An edition of Introduction to Cancer Biology
(2013)
Introduction to Cancer Biology
by Momna Hejmadi
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Introduction to Cancer Biology is a short primer on how cancers develop and grow. The aim of this book is to provide a gentle exploration of the fundamental concepts in a easy-to-understand format, using examples and key figures for illustration.
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2013
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Table of Contents
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How cancer arises
Defining cancer
Cancer is clonal in origin
Insights into cancer
Causes of cancer (aetiology of cancer)
Identification and histopathology of cancers
The 6 hallmarks of cancer
Immortality: Continuous cell division
Sustained growth signals (oncogenes)
Bypass anti-growth signals (Tumour Suppressor Genes)
Avoidance of cell death (apoptosis)
When does apoptosis occur?
What triggers apoptosis?
How does apoptosis occur?
Ensuring blood vessel growth (angiogenesis)
Spread to other sites (metastasis)
What are the stages of metastasis?
Key molecules involved in metastasis
Summary and some thoughts for the future
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| August 22, 2020 | Edited by ISBNbot2 | normalize ISBN |
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| September 2, 2015 | Edited by Alice Kirk | Added new cover |
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