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Analytical Pharmacology

  • 1st Edition - November 1, 2026
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Su Zeng, Haiping Hao
  • Language: English

Analytical Pharmacology covers a wide range of analytical methods, including PCR, flow cytometry, molecular imaging, and gene editing, in the context of mechanistic studies, target… Read more

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Description

Analytical Pharmacology covers a wide range of analytical methods, including PCR, flow cytometry, molecular imaging, and gene editing, in the context of mechanistic studies, target discovery, biomarker development, drug metabolism, and clinical evaluation. The comprehensive scope and emphasis on emerging technologies make it a valuable resource for researchers seeking to understand how analytical tools are applied to solve key scientific problems in pharmacology and toxicology. Pharmaceutical industry specialists, including quality control analysts, regulatory affairs specialists and pharmaceutical technicians, will find value in understanding how modern analytical techniques can enhance drug quality assessment and compliance with regulatory requirements. For all readers interested in practical applications there are detailed descriptions of analytical techniques and validation methods. Case studies are used throughout to enrich theory and practical application.

The book offers research and academic readers detailed information on the emerging technologies of spatial transcriptomics and spatial omics, supporting their application in research studies and teaching

Key features

  • Provides a systematic overview of drug metabolism and its essential role in drug discovery and development
  • The book covers key topics such as drug-metabolizing enzymes, enzyme kinetics, drug-drug interactions and how metabolism studies help improve pharmacokinetics and drug safety
  • Introduces modern analytical tools such as LC-MS and NMR, which are widely used in metabolism research and metabolite identification
  • Detailed discussion of a wide range of analytical methods including PCR, flow cytometry, molecular imaging and gene editing, in the context of mechanistic studies, target discovery, biomarker development, drug metabolism and clinical evaluation
  • The book’s comprehensive scope and emphasis on current, leading edge and emerging technologies make it a valuable resource for researchers seeking to understand how analytical tools are applied to solve key scientific problems in pharmacology and toxicology

Readership

Researchers from both academia and industry addressing pharmacological problems and advancing drug discovery and development through analytical methodologies. This encompasses a broad spectrum of scientists, including postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, research technologists and faculty members involved in pharmacology, pharmaceutical sciences, toxicology and related disciplines

Table of contents

1. Introduction

2. Collection and storage of biological samples

3. Preparation methods for biological samples

4. Mass spectrometry-based omics analysis methods

5. Common PCR analysis methods

6. Common flow cytometry techniques

7. Common microscopy techniques

8. Common molecular imaging analysis methods

9. Common immunoassay methods

10. Common biochip analysis methods

11. Common biological analysis methods

12. Common gene editing techniques

13. Pharmacological data analysis

14. Drug target discovery based on chemoproteomics

15. Metabolic regulation and drug target discovery/translation

16. Case studies in biomarker discovery and analysis

17. Case studies in drug metabolism and transport analysis

18. Validation of biomarker analysis methods

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: November 1, 2026
  • Language: English

About the editors

SZ

Su Zeng

Professor Zeng is a Director of the Research Centre for Clinical Pharmacy at Zhejiang University. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (1982) and Master’s degree (1986) in Pharmaceutical Analysis from Zhejiang Medical University, and a PhD degree (1999) in Chemistry from Zhejiang University, China. During 1990-1992 and 1998-1999, he worked as a visiting scholar at the University of Utah and was a Senior Visiting Scholar at the Medical University of South Carolina, USA. His research focuses on studying the regulation mechanism of the drug ADME/T, including pharmacogenetics/epigenetics, and developing transgenic cells expressing drug metabolizing enzymes and transporters by using analytical techniques
Affiliations and expertise
Zhejiang University, China

HH

Haiping Hao

Dr. Hao is currently a researcher based at the China Pharmaceutical University. He has held several key administrative roles, including Director of the “211 Project” Construction Office, Dean of the School of Pharmacy, and Dean of the School of Meng Mudi. In August 2019, he was appointed Vice President of China Pharmaceutical University, and in September 2022, he became the university’s President. Dr. Hao’s research focuses on metabolic regulation and targets discovery/validation
Affiliations and expertise
China Pharmaceutical University, China