The biology of cancer
by
Weinberg, Robert A. (Robert Allan), 1942-
Title
:
The biology of cancer
Author
:
Weinberg, Robert A. (Robert Allan), 1942-
ISBN
:
9780815340782
9780815340768
Personal Author
:
Weinberg, Robert A. (Robert Allan), 1942-
Publication Information
:
New York : Garland Science, c2007.
Physical Description
:
1 v. (various pagings) : ill. (some col.) ; 29 cm. + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
General Note
:
Includes poster entitled Pathways in human cancer.
Contents
:
The biology and genetics of cells and organisms -- The nature of cancer -- Tumor viruses -- Cellular oncogenes -- Growth factors and their receptors -- Cytoplasmic signaling circuitry programs many of the traits of cancer -- Tumor suppressor genes -- pRb and control of the cell cycle clock -- p53 and apoptosis: master guardian and executioner -- Eternal life: cell immortalization and tumorigenesis -- Multistep tumorigenesis -- Maintenance of genomic integrity and the development of cancer -- Dialogue replaces monologue: heterotypic interactions and the biology of angiogenesis -- Moving out: invasion and metastasis -- Crowd control: tumor immunology and immunotherapy -- The rational treatment of cancer.
Abstract
:
Accompanying CD-ROM contains ... "figures from text--in PowerPoint and JPEG formats; supplementary sidebars; mini-lectures; movies."--CD-ROM label.
Subject Term
:
Cancer -- Molecular aspects.
Cancer -- Genetic aspects.
Cancer cells.
Electronic Access
:
Library | Material Type | Item Barcode | Shelf Number | Status |
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IYTE Library | Book | 0019860 | RC268.4.W45 2007 | Rafta |
IYTE Library | Supplementary CD-ROM | ROM1597 | RC268.4.W45 2007 EK.1 | Rafta |