DNA Repair in Cancer Therapy

Molecular Targets and Clinical Applications

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Medical Science, Pharmacology, Science & Nature, Science, Biological Sciences, Genetics
Cover of the book DNA Repair in Cancer Therapy by , Elsevier Science
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9780123850003
Publisher: Elsevier Science Publication: October 20, 2011
Imprint: Academic Press Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9780123850003
Publisher: Elsevier Science
Publication: October 20, 2011
Imprint: Academic Press
Language: English

Cancer therapeutics include an ever-increasing array of tools at the disposal of clinicians in their treatment of this disease. However, cancer is a tough opponent in this battle, and current treatments, which typically include radiotherapy, chemotherapy and surgery, are not often enough to rid the patient of his or her cancer. Cancer cells can become resistant to the treatments directed at them, and overcoming this drug resistance is an important research focus. Additionally, increasing discussion and research is centering on targeted and individualized therapy. While a number of approaches have undergone intensive and close scrutiny as potential approaches to treat and kill cancer (signaling pathways, multidrug resistance, cell cycle checkpoints, anti-angiogenesis, etc.), other approaches have focused on blocking the ability of a cancer cell to recognize and repair the damaged DNA that primarily results from the front-line cancer treatments; chemotherapy and radiation.

This comprehensive and timely reference focuses on the translational and clinical use of DNA repair as a target area for the development of diagnostic biomarkers and the enhancement of cancer treatment.

  • Saves academic, medical, and pharmaceutical researchers time in quickly accessing the very latest details on DNA repair and cancer therapy, as opposed to searching through thousands of journal articles
  • Provides a common language for cancer researchers, oncologists, and radiation oncologists to discuss their understanding of new molecular pathways, clinical targets, and anti-cancer drug development
  • Provides content for researchers and research clinicians to understand the importance of the breakthroughs that are contributing to advances in disease-specific research
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Cancer therapeutics include an ever-increasing array of tools at the disposal of clinicians in their treatment of this disease. However, cancer is a tough opponent in this battle, and current treatments, which typically include radiotherapy, chemotherapy and surgery, are not often enough to rid the patient of his or her cancer. Cancer cells can become resistant to the treatments directed at them, and overcoming this drug resistance is an important research focus. Additionally, increasing discussion and research is centering on targeted and individualized therapy. While a number of approaches have undergone intensive and close scrutiny as potential approaches to treat and kill cancer (signaling pathways, multidrug resistance, cell cycle checkpoints, anti-angiogenesis, etc.), other approaches have focused on blocking the ability of a cancer cell to recognize and repair the damaged DNA that primarily results from the front-line cancer treatments; chemotherapy and radiation.

This comprehensive and timely reference focuses on the translational and clinical use of DNA repair as a target area for the development of diagnostic biomarkers and the enhancement of cancer treatment.

More books from Elsevier Science

Cover of the book Thyroid Cancer and Nuclear Accidents by
Cover of the book Gonadotropins: From Bench Side to Bedside by
Cover of the book Generalized Continuum Mechanics and Engineering Applications by
Cover of the book Introduction to Probability Models by
Cover of the book Computation of Supersonic Flow over Flying Configurations by
Cover of the book Brain Mapping: The Disorders by
Cover of the book Individual Case Formulation by
Cover of the book OQAM/FBMC for Future Wireless Communications by
Cover of the book Advances in Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics by
Cover of the book Food for the Ageing Population by
Cover of the book Applied Network Security Monitoring by
Cover of the book Nitrogen in the Environment: Sources, Problems and Management by
Cover of the book Doing What Works in Brief Therapy by
Cover of the book Design Research Through Practice by
Cover of the book Geomorphology and Volcanology of Costa Rica by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy