Abstract
The post genomic era has promised major breakthroughs in personalized medicine which will improve a patient’s health by selecting treatments including diet based on the patient’s unique DNA sequence. The post genomic era is allowing scientists and clinicians to examine an individuals’ DNA and then recommend the best diet in order to remain healthy and attenuate disease processes which the individual might be predisposed to because of their genetic make-up, e.g., cardiovascular disease. Nutrigenomics and nutrigenetics are related terms to pharmacogenomics and pharmacogenetics with an emphasis on diet or nutrition. There has been an increasing interest in consumers on natural medicines or Nutraceuticals in order to remain healthy. The post genomic era will allow a patient to visit their physician who will screen the patients DNA on a silicon chip. This will indicate which of the patient’s genes have polymorphisms, e.g., a single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) that might lead the patient to be more susceptible to certain diseases and then the physician could prescribe the appropriate dietary supplements to prevent or diminish these potential diseases. Several recently published patents are discussed in the article covering recent developments in the field.
Keywords: Alternative medicine, complementary, diet, dietary supplements, herbal products, natural products, nutraceuticals, nutrigenetics, nutrigenomics, nutrition.
Recent Patents on Biotechnology
Title:Genomics and Natural Products: Role of Bioinformatics and Recent Patents
Volume: 8 Issue: 2
Author(s): Charles Preuss, Malay K. Das and Yashwant V. Pathak
Affiliation:
Keywords: Alternative medicine, complementary, diet, dietary supplements, herbal products, natural products, nutraceuticals, nutrigenetics, nutrigenomics, nutrition.
Abstract: The post genomic era has promised major breakthroughs in personalized medicine which will improve a patient’s health by selecting treatments including diet based on the patient’s unique DNA sequence. The post genomic era is allowing scientists and clinicians to examine an individuals’ DNA and then recommend the best diet in order to remain healthy and attenuate disease processes which the individual might be predisposed to because of their genetic make-up, e.g., cardiovascular disease. Nutrigenomics and nutrigenetics are related terms to pharmacogenomics and pharmacogenetics with an emphasis on diet or nutrition. There has been an increasing interest in consumers on natural medicines or Nutraceuticals in order to remain healthy. The post genomic era will allow a patient to visit their physician who will screen the patients DNA on a silicon chip. This will indicate which of the patient’s genes have polymorphisms, e.g., a single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) that might lead the patient to be more susceptible to certain diseases and then the physician could prescribe the appropriate dietary supplements to prevent or diminish these potential diseases. Several recently published patents are discussed in the article covering recent developments in the field.
Export Options
About this article
Cite this article as:
Preuss Charles, Das K. Malay and Pathak V. Yashwant, Genomics and Natural Products: Role of Bioinformatics and Recent Patents, Recent Patents on Biotechnology 2014; 8 (2) . https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1872208309666140904110312
DOI https://dx.doi.org/10.2174/1872208309666140904110312 |
Print ISSN 1872-2083 |
Publisher Name Bentham Science Publisher |
Online ISSN 2212-4012 |
Call for Papers in Thematic Issues
Advancements in Plant Genetics and Genomics
This thematic issue will highlight cutting-edge innovations and recent patents across the breadth of plant genetics and genomics. Key topics will include advanced breeding techniques, omics-based approaches, gene editing, trait discovery, and translational applications for crop improvement. Renowned researchers from leading institutions worldwide will provide state-of-the-art insights and future perspectives ...read more
Related Journals
- Author Guidelines
- Graphical Abstracts
- Fabricating and Stating False Information
- Research Misconduct
- Post Publication Discussions and Corrections
- Publishing Ethics and Rectitude
- Increase Visibility of Your Article
- Archiving Policies
- Peer Review Workflow
- Order Your Article Before Print
- Promote Your Article
- Manuscript Transfer Facility
- Editorial Policies
- Allegations from Whistleblowers
Related Articles
-
Advanced Glycation and ROS: A Link between Diabetes and Heart Failure
Current Vascular Pharmacology Targeting Inflammation in Primary Cardiovascular Prevention
Current Pharmaceutical Design Non-Analgesic Effects of Opioids: Cardiovascular Effects of Opioids and their Receptor Systems
Current Pharmaceutical Design Novel Applications of Nanotechnology in Controlling HIV and HSV Infections
Current Drug Research Reviews The Chemical Dynamics of NO and Reactive Nitrogen Oxides: A Practical Guide
Current Molecular Medicine Critical Illness in the Obese Patient
Current Respiratory Medicine Reviews Lipids as Key Players in Alzheimer Disease - Alterations in Metabolism and Genetics
Current Alzheimer Research Preface
Current Drug Targets - Infectious Disorders Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease and Vascular Disease
Current Vascular Pharmacology Role of Lysophosphatidylcholine (LPC) in Atherosclerosis
Current Medicinal Chemistry Transforming Growth Factor β Signaling Perturbation in the Loeys-Dietz Syndrome
Current Medicinal Chemistry [11C]Meta-Hydroxyephedrine PET/CT
Current Radiopharmaceuticals Acute Phase Proteins In Atherosclerosis (Acute Coronary Syndrome)
Cardiovascular & Hematological Agents in Medicinal Chemistry Applied Proteomics in Companion Animal Medicine
Current Proteomics Common Variants in Toll-Like Receptor 4 Confer Susceptibility to Alzheimer’s Disease in a Han Chinese Population
Current Alzheimer Research Sphingosine 1-Phosphate in Vascular Biology: Possible Therapeutic Strategies to Control Vascular Diseases
Current Pharmaceutical Design Ligand Based Validated Comparative Chemometric Modeling and Pharmacophore Mapping of Aurone Derivatives as Antimalarial Agents
Current Computer-Aided Drug Design Evaluation of Therapeutic Agents Targeting the Pathogenesis of Coronary Artery Spasm: A Mini Review
Current Vascular Pharmacology Hydrochlorothiazide vs. Chlorthalidone as the Optimal Diuretic for the Management of Hypertension
Current Pharmaceutical Design Recent Applications of Grape Polyphenols in Foods, Beverages and Supplements
Recent Patents on Food, Nutrition & Agriculture