The biology of cancer / Robert A. Weinberg.

Author/creator Weinberg, Robert A., 1942-
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Garland Science, ©2007.
Description1 volume (various pagings) : illustrations (some color) ; 29 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.)
Subjects

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.
Local noteLaupus-Software shelved in software cabinet.
General noteIncludes tipped in poster entitled Pathways in human cancer.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2006001825
ISBN0815340788 :
ISBN9780815340782

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Laupus Books - Stacks QZ 202 W423B 2007 ✔ Available Place Hold