Author : Mieczyslaw Pokorski
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319350986
Total Pages : 87 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (193 download)
Book Synopsis Advances in Respiratory Cancerogenesis by : Mieczyslaw Pokorski
Download or read book Advances in Respiratory Cancerogenesis written by Mieczyslaw Pokorski and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-05-19 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Lung cancer is the leading cause of mortality worldwide, with a low survival rate. Carcinogenesis generally requires a constellation of entwined steps, involving both innate cellular and environmental factors. This book shares the updated knowledge on the origin and development of cancer through genotypic changes which upset the physiological balance between cell proliferation, differentiation, growth control, and apoptosis. The emphasis is put on the role of microRNA proteins involved in the cellular processes above outlined. Cognitive changes, related to dysregulated cellular mechanisms in cancer cells, as yet unchartered area of research, also are tackled. A better understanding of the molecular and cellular biology of lung cancer is the key source of breakthroughs in the diagnosis and prognosis, and finding more effective therapies that target specific mutations. The book provides a source of current facts and trends in clinical research and practice. It will be of interest to clinicians, researchers, and other medical professionals.