Molecular Exploitation of Apoptosis Pathways in Prostate Cancer

Klappentext This book focuses on the functional significance of targeting apoptosis for the treatment of prostate cancer. New concepts on the challenges relating to the development of resistance by androgen-independent tumors are introduced, in terms of the contribution of anoikis and cross-talk of androgens with key growth factor signaling pathways. This volume also provides insightful discussion on the exploitation of the apoptotic and angiogenic synergism towards complete eradication of prostate tumors. Last but not least, it includes reflections on the drug development challenge based on analysis of data from existing clinical trials. Zusammenfassung Focuses on the functional significance of targeting apoptosis for the treatment of prostate cancer. This title introduces various concepts on the challenges relating to the development of resistance by androgen-independent tumors! in terms of the contribution of anoikis and cross-talk of androgens with key growth factor signaling pathways. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction - Apoptosis: General Aspects of a Highly Specific Cell Death Mission; Apoptosis Signaling Pathways: The Road to Eliminating Cancer Cells; Novel Therapeutic Targeting of Apoptosis Pathways for Androgen-Independent Prostate Cancer; Apoptosis Players Provide Valuable Novel Biomarkers of Prostate Cancer Progression; Future Exploitation of Apoptotic/Angiogenic Synergism.

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• Authors: Kyprianou, Natasha Kyprianou, Natasha (Univ Of Kentucky Kyprianou, KYPRIANOU NATASHA, Natasha Kyprianou
• Publisher: Imperial College Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.10.2009
• EAN: 9781848164499
• ISBN: 978-1-84816-449-9
• No. of pages: 232
• Dimensions: 158 mm x 235 mm x 18 mm
• Series: Molecular Medicine and Medicin; Molecular Medicine and Medicinal Chemistry
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Non-clinical medicine