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Growth Factors and Their Receptors in Cell Differentiation, Cancer and Cancer Therapy
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- English
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eBook - ePub
Growth Factors and Their Receptors in Cell Differentiation, Cancer and Cancer Therapy
About this book
Recent years have seen a considerable emphasis on growth factors and the elucidation of their mode of function, which has led to the recognition that growth factors, their receptors as well as downstream elements of signalling associated with their function might be potential targets in therapeutic management of human diseases. Humanised monoclonal antibodies raised against growth factor receptors have proved to be valuable for targeted cancer treatment and in patient management.
This book reviews the latest developments providing insights into the signalling processes involved in morphogenesis and pathogenesis with emphasis on using the elements of the signalling cascades as targets for therapeutic deployment.
- Provides a fundamental understanding of the basic functions of growth factors and their receptors, describing how they are linked in biological processes
- Aids the development of therapeutic treatments for cancer
- Focuses on the interrelationships and convergence of growth factors and their receptors in development and pathogenesis and encourages greater cooperation and integration in the areas of developmental, cancer and cancer therapeutic research
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Yes, you can access Growth Factors and Their Receptors in Cell Differentiation, Cancer and Cancer Therapy by G V Sherbet in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Sciences biologiques & Biochimie. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.
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Table of contents
- Cover image
- Table of Contents
- Front-matter
- Dedication
- Copyright
- Preface
- Abbreviations
- Introduction
- 1. Convergence of Growth-Factor Signalling Pathways in Developmental Systems and Pathogenesis
- 2. Growth Factor Families
- 3. Growth Factors in Differentiation and Morphogenesis
- 4. Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor
- 5. Hepatocyte Growth Factor
- 6. The Platelet-Derived Growth Factor Family
- 7. Nerve Growth Factors
- 8. Insulin-Like Growth Factors
- 9. Connective Tissue Growth Factor
- 10. Thrombospondins
- 11. Cytokines
- 12. Growth Factor and Hedgehog Signalling Pathways Meet in Developmental Systems
- 13. Epidermal Growth Factors and Their Signalling Systems
- 14. The Epidermal Growth Factor (EGF) Family
- 15. The Fibroblast Growth Factor Family
- 16. Intracellular Receptor Binding Growth Factors
- 17. The Androgens and Androgen Receptors in Development, Differentiation and Neoplasia
- 18. Vitamin D3 in Cell Proliferation, Apoptosis and Differentiation
- 19. Retinoids in Development and Pattern Formation
- 20. Oestrogens and Progesterone in Normal Physiology and Neoplasia
- 21. Glucocorticoid Signalling in Normal and Aberrant Physiology
- Epilogue
- References