Author : Peter W.T. Pisters
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 3662223465
Total Pages : 283 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (622 download)
Book Synopsis Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism in Cancer Cachexia by : Peter W.T. Pisters
Download or read book Protein and Amino Acid Metabolism in Cancer Cachexia written by Peter W.T. Pisters and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-11-21 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cancer cachexia is a complex syndrome characterized by diminished nutrient intake and progressive tissue depletion manifest clinically as anorexia and weight loss. This review examines the basic research that has addressed the fundamental derangements in host intermediary protein metabolism and evaluates current therapeutic approaches to the management of cancer cachexia. This volume provides a new approach as well as a comprehensive review of current basic and clinical research.