Biology and Biochemistry of Normal and Cancer Cell Growth / Edition 1

by I. Nenci, L. Castagnetta

Overview

First published in 1988. The purpose of this new series of Life Sciences is to provide the latest information on the research and development taking place at institutions throughout the world. The courses, held at the Ettore Majorana Centre for Scientific Culture in Erice Sicily, are invaluable forums for direct communications between specialists.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9783718648160
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	01/31/1988
Series:	Ettore Majorana International Life Sciences Ser. , #5
Pages:	270
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Edited by L. Castagnetta University o f Palermo, Italy. I. Nenci University o f Ferrara, Italy.

Table of Contents

Introduction: Current Views on Steroid Hormone Action SESSIO N 1: Experimental Models in Studies on Cancer SESSION 2: Tumor Markers in Detection and Monitoring of Cancer SESSIO N 3: Biochemistry of Cancer SESSIO N 4: Manipulation and Hormonal Control of Cancer Growth SESSIO N 5: Biochemistry of Natural and Synthetic Anti-Horomes and Hormone Analogues SESSION 6: Oncogenes, Growth Factors and Receptors SESSION 7: General Topics

Editorial Reviews

Selected articles from the seminar on [title] in Erice, Sicily, March 1987. The seminar was designed to cover the most important aspects and recent developments of clinical and basic research into the mechanisms that control cell and tissue growth. Some 40 contributions on experimental models; tumor markers; biochemistry of cancer; manipulation and hormonal control of cancer growth; natural and synthetic anti-hormones and hormone analogues; oncogenes, growth factors and receptors. From typescripts. Short index. Book club price $55. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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