Introduction to Oncogenes and Molecular Cancer Medicine

Scientists now understand that cancer is a genetic disease and cutting -edge molecular therapies are making their way from the laboratory into clinical practice. Introduction to Oncogenes and Molecular Cancer Medicine provides the physician with a solid understanding of molecular biology and its app...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ross, Dennis W.
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer New York 1998, 1998
Edition:1st ed. 1998
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • I Basic Principles of Molecular Biology
  • 1 Molecular Biology of Cells
  • 2 Cell Growth and Senescence
  • 3 Oncogenes: Control of Cell Growth and Senescence
  • 4 Tumor Suppressor Genes
  • 5 Multiple Steps in the Molecular Causes of Cancer
  • II Clinical Examples of Molecular Oncology
  • 6 Molecular Diagnostics
  • 7 Leukemia and Lymphoma
  • 8 Colon Cancer
  • 9 Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Uterine Cervix
  • 10 Breast Cancer
  • 11 Molecular Anticancer Therapies
  • Conclusions