The biology of cancer /
Weinberg, Robert A. 1942-
The biology of cancer / Robert A. Weinberg. - Second edition. - xx, 876, A:6, G:30, I:28 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The biology and genetics of cells and organisms -- The nature of cancer -- Tumor viruses -- Cellular oncogenes -- Growth factors, receptors, and cancer -- 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 -- Multi-step 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.
9780815342199 (hardback) 9780815342205 (pbk.)
2013012335
Cancer--Molecular aspects.
Cancer--Genetic aspects.
Cancer cells.
RC268.4 / .W45 2014
616.99/4
The biology of cancer / Robert A. Weinberg. - Second edition. - xx, 876, A:6, G:30, I:28 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The biology and genetics of cells and organisms -- The nature of cancer -- Tumor viruses -- Cellular oncogenes -- Growth factors, receptors, and cancer -- 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 -- Multi-step 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.
9780815342199 (hardback) 9780815342205 (pbk.)
2013012335
Cancer--Molecular aspects.
Cancer--Genetic aspects.
Cancer cells.
RC268.4 / .W45 2014
616.99/4