Overview

This book presents original research results on the leading edge of cancer. Topics discussed include the role of dendritic cells in the priming of cytotoxic T lymphocyte responses; current anti-cancer agents targeting apoptosis and authophagy and clues for future cancer drug discovery; the efficacy of bufadienolides and TCM preparations on in vivo and in vivo cancer models in clinical trials; the role of tetracyclic triterpenes and their glycosides in cancer prevention; adoptive cell therapy at the forefront of cancer immunotherapy; the challenges and promises of targeted chemoprevention; the physical, emotional and social challenges associated with cancer survivorship; bioinformatics tools and resources for cancer diagnosis and drug development; and the history of radical surgery for the treatment of prostate cancer.

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Author:   Hiroto S Watanabe
Publisher:   Nova Science Publishers Inc
Imprint:   Nova Science Publishers Inc
Weight:   0.602kg
ISBN:  

9781624173288

ISBN 10:   1624173284
Pages:   200
Publication Date:   10 May 2013
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
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Table of Contents

Priming of Cytotoxic T Lymphocyte Responses by Dendritic Cells: Induction of Potent Anti-Tumor Immune Responses; Programmed Cell Death in Cancer: Targeting Apoptosis & Autophagy Pathways as Therapeutic Strategies; A Critical Assessment of Anti-Cancer Activities of Bufadienolides; Cancer Chemopreventive Agents: Tetracyclic Triterpenoids; Adoptive Cell Therapy: At the Forefront of Cancer Immunotherapy; Targeted Chemoprevention: Challenges & Promises; After the Treatment Phase of Cancer Care: Physical Effects, Emotional Issues & Social Challenges Associated with Cancer Survivorship; Bioinformatics Tools & Resources for Cancer Diagnosis & Drug Development; The History of Radical Surgery for the Treatment of Prostate Cancer.

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