Overview

This book covers the molecular and cellular aspects of cancer metastasis, and discusses the clinical aspect of micro- and macro-metastases, which result in the death of the majority of patients with cancer. The current edition attempts to examine the current status of the basic scientific and clinical research in the area, and is a very useful reference for clinicians, oncologists, and biologists. It is intended for undergraduates as well as postgraduates in the area of medicine, oncology, and cancer biology.

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Author:   Wen G. Jiang ,  R.E. Mansel
Publisher:   Springer
Imprint:   Springer
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2004
Volume:   1
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   0.676kg
ISBN:  

9789401740715

ISBN 10:   9401740712
Pages:   432
Publication Date:   03 October 2013
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Metastatic Cascade, Molecular/Cellular Events and New Therapeutic Opportunities.- The Role of Integrin-Mediated Processes in the Biology of Metastasis.- The Role of Hyaluronan and Its Degradation Products in Tumour Angiogenesis and Metastasis.- The E-Cadherin/Catenin Complex in Invasion: The Role of Ectodomain Shedding.- Cancer and Cancer Metastasis-Related Genes.- Hepatocyte Growth Factor and Met in Tumour Invasion-metastasis: From Mechanisms to Cancer Prevention.- Tight Junctions, a Critical Structure in the Control of Cancer Invasion and Metastasis.- Bone Marrow Micrometastases Detection and Significance.- Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Their Role in Cancer Invasion and Metastasis.- Metastatic Endocrine Cancer.- Prostate Cancer.- Gastrointestinal Tumours: Cancer Metastasis, Molecular and Cellular Biology.- Breast Cancer Metastasis.- The Malignant Lymphomas.- Cancer Metastasis: Biological and Clinical Aspects, Gynaecological Cancer.

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