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Cancer Biology provides a clear, concise and authoritative introduction to the biological principles that underlie the causes and treatment of cancer, drawing on the author's extensive research and teaching experience to guide students through this complex subject.The study of cancer encompasses cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, epidemiology and medical sciences and this text brings together these diverse areas. The emphasis is on human aspects, with underlying principles illustrated by specific examples which are supplemented with data from other species where appropriate.The new edition has been updated throughout with new material on chemoprevention, DNA repair, telomerase, apoptosis, signal transduction, cell adhesion, angiogenesis and new treatments. A new appendix provides descriptions of 15 selected cancers, with data on cancer risks and survival rates, and notes on risk factors and metastasis. Features * Comprehensive up-to-date coverage of key topics in cancer biology* A human emphasis including principles of cancer treatment * Accessible single author text, with boxes, chapter summaries and clear two-colour diagrams * Updated coverage of diet and prevention, DNA r
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Cancer Biology, Roger John Benjamin King
- Sprache
- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2000
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- Titel
- Cancer Biology
- Untertitel
- Second Edition
- Sprache
- Englisch
- Autor*innen
- Roger John Benjamin King
- Verlag
- Prentice Hall
- Erscheinungsdatum
- 2000
- Einband
- Paperback
- Seitenzahl
- 328
- ISBN10
- 0582404320
- ISBN13
- 9780582404328
- Reihe
- Beschreibung
- Cancer Biology provides a clear, concise and authoritative introduction to the biological principles that underlie the causes and treatment of cancer, drawing on the author's extensive research and teaching experience to guide students through this complex subject.The study of cancer encompasses cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, epidemiology and medical sciences and this text brings together these diverse areas. The emphasis is on human aspects, with underlying principles illustrated by specific examples which are supplemented with data from other species where appropriate.The new edition has been updated throughout with new material on chemoprevention, DNA repair, telomerase, apoptosis, signal transduction, cell adhesion, angiogenesis and new treatments. A new appendix provides descriptions of 15 selected cancers, with data on cancer risks and survival rates, and notes on risk factors and metastasis. Features * Comprehensive up-to-date coverage of key topics in cancer biology* A human emphasis including principles of cancer treatment * Accessible single author text, with boxes, chapter summaries and clear two-colour diagrams * Updated coverage of diet and prevention, DNA r