The Emerging Era of Molecular Medicine

作者：Heming Tang, Ying Zhang, Yanyuan Wu, Ting Fu, Cheng Cui, Zongping Wang, Sitao Xie, Qin Wu, Weihong Tan · 发表于：ACS Nano · 年份：2024 · DOI：10.1021/acsnano.4c07969 · 被引用次数：6 · 研究领域：CRISPR and Genetic Engineering、Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques、Cancer Genomics and Diagnostics

The era of molecular medicine arose as we began to diagnose and treat diseases based on understanding how genes, proteins, and cells work, providing optimal therapeutic care through molecular profiling. Central to molecular medicine is molecular recognition, which is underpinned by techniques involving omics analysis, gene editing, and targeted agents. Recent advancements in these tools not only expand our understanding of biological processes but also aid in the development of diagnostic and treatment modalities at the molecular level, thus bridging the gap between medical research and clinical applications. This perspective traces the development of molecular tools, highlighting, along the way, their pivotal role in advancing molecular medicine for the global health of people.