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Retinoids as Anti-cancer Agents in Breast Cancer: A New Hope for Breast Cancer Treatment offers a comprehensive overview of the latest research and advancements in using retinoids to treat breast cancer. The book delves into novel approaches, including drug combinations and the development of new pharmaceuticals. It provides an in-depth analysis of current treatment methods, highlighting both challenges and opportunities in the field. Topics covered include the principles and mechanisms of retinoids as anti-cancer agents, preclinical and clinical studies, and advancements in drug delivery systems and nano-formulations. Future research directions are also explored, emphasizing new drug combinations, biomarkers for patient selection, and personalized treatment strategies. This book will serve as a platform for students, researchers, oncologists, pharmacologists, and healthcare professionals who want to understand the potential of retinoids in clinical practice.

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Author:   Manzoor Ahmad Mir (Department of Bioresources, School of Biological Sciences, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India)
Publisher:   Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
Imprint:   Academic Press Inc
Weight:   0.450kg
ISBN:  

9780443365164

ISBN 10:   0443365164
Pages:   244
Publication Date:   18 August 2025
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

1. Introduction to Retinoids 2. Classification of Retinoids 3. Biological effect of Retinoids against cancer 4. Ist generation of Retinoids in the treatment of Breast cancer 5. 2nd generation of Retinoids in the Treatment of Breast cancer 6. 3rd generation of Retinoids in the Treatment of Breast cancer 7. 4th generation of Retinoids in the Treatment of Breast cancer 8. Therapeutic Applications of Retinoids 9. Retinoid’s mechanism of action as anticancer agents 10. Expression and regulation of retinoic acid receptors in breast cancer 11. Preclinical & clinical trials of retinoids for breast cancer chemoprevention 12. Clinical applications of Retinoids in Breast cancer medicine 13. Future perspective of Retinoids in breast cancer prevention

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Dr. Manzoor Ahmad Mir holds a Master's in Zoology from HNBG Central University and completed his Ph.D. in Immunology at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, and CSIR-Institute of Microbial Technology, Chandigarh. His research focuses on cancer biology, combination therapy in breast cancer, and tuberculosis immunology. Dr. Mir has published over 50 high-impact research papers and book chapters. He has authored more than 15 books with international publishers of repute. He serves on the editorial boards of prestigious journals. He is a member of several scientific organizations, including the American Association of Cancer Research and the Royal British Society. He has received the TARE Fellowship and the SRFP-2019 from the Indian Science Academies. Dr. Mir teaches Cancer Biology and Immunology at the University of Kashmir, where he heads the Department of Bioresources.

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