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Cancer Immunotherapy at the Crossroads: How Tumors Evade Immunity and ...
. Ed(S): Finke, James H.; Bukowski, Ronald M.
hardcover. Details the different mechanisms used by tumors to escape and impair the immune system and then spell out possible clinical strategies to prevent or reverse tumor-induced immune dysfunction. This title reviews the mechanisms of immune dysfunction and evasion mechanisms in histologically diverse human tumors. Editor(s): Finke, James H.; Bukowski, Ronald M. Series: Current Clinical Oncology. Num Pages: 403 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 29. Weight in Grams: 846.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Humana Press United States
- Edition
- 2004th Edition
- Number of pages
- 403
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781588291837
- ISBN
- 9781588291837
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.88
€ 189.88
Hardback. Editor(s): Lincoff, A. Michael. Series: Contemporary Cardiology. Num Pages: 486 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL2; MJD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1065.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2003
- Number of pages
- 486
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781588291851
- ISBN
- 9781588291851
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 241.81
€ 241.81
Hardback. A collection of methods for investigating breast cancer biology. It describes techniques which solve problems such as how to collect, store, and prepare human breast tumor samples for analysis, to analyzing cells in vivo and in vitro. It addresses the technology of handling biopsies, methods for analyzing genes and gene expression, and others. Editor(s): Brooks, Susan A.; Harris, Adrian. Series: Methods in Molecular Medicine. Num Pages: 518 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBG; MJCL; PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 34. Weight in Grams: 1380.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 518
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781588291912
- ISBN
- 9781588291912
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.09
€ 189.09
Hardback. Reviews those combinations of novel target agents classic chemotherapies that hold the most promise for the future of medical oncology, and details their optimal sequence, pharmacokinetic interactions, and interaction with downstream cellular signals. Editor(s): Schwartz, Gary E., Ph.D. Series: Cancer Drug Discovery and Development. Num Pages: 284 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1310.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 284
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781588292001
- ISBN
- 9781588292001
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.00
€ 195.00
hardcover. This comprehensive textbook is dedicated to the minimally invasive management of urologic cancers. The focus is on educating, community and academic general urologists, as well as urologic oncologists, as to the current and future role of laparoscopy and other minimally invasive techniques. Editor(s): Cadeddu, Jeffrey A. Series: Current Clinical Urology. Num Pages: 366 pages, 85 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL; MJS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 709.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2004th Edition
- Number of pages
- 366
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781588292032
- ISBN
- 9781588292032
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.86
€ 186.86
Hardback. Provides a survey of the scientific background for therapeutic cancer vaccines, the challenges to their development, and their uses in treating cancer. This book examines the basic issues that effect all vaccines (such as immune adjuvants and prime-boost strategies), and describes the methods for antigen discovery. Series: Cancer Drug Discovery and Development. Num Pages: 592 pages, 39 black & white illustrations, 1 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL; MMG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 33. Weight in Grams: 1330.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 592
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781588292094
- ISBN
- 9781588292094
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 243.49
€ 243.49
Hardback. Gives an introduction to the developments in cancer gene therapy. This book reviews the anticancer genes and gene delivery methods for cancer gene therapy, including the transfer of genetic material into the cancer cells, stimulation of the immune system to recognize and eliminate cancer cells, and the targeting of the nonmalignant stromal cells. Editor(s): Curiel, David T.; Douglas, Joanne T. Series: Contemporary Cancer Research. Num Pages: 490 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 26. Weight in Grams: 2390.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 490
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781588292131
- ISBN
- 9781588292131
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.52
€ 251.52
Hardback. Editor(s): Schonthal, Axel H. Series: Methods in Molecular Biology. Num Pages: 318 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 24. Weight in Grams: 728.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 318
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781588292148
- ISBN
- 9781588292148
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.74
€ 123.74
Hardback. A laboratory manual that describes methods for protein-based diagnosis of infectious diseases. It applies these methodologies to the identification and characterization of diagnostic markers, immunomodulatory components, epitope mapping, production and purification of recombinant antigens, as well as to diagnostic reagents in immunological assays. Editor(s): Decker, Jochen; Reischl, Udo. Series: Methods in Molecular Medicine. Num Pages: 464 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCJ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 26. Weight in Grams: 882.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2004
- Number of pages
- 464
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781588292216
- ISBN
- 9781588292216
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 190.15
€ 190.15
Hardback. A collection of techniques for TNF production, characterization, mutagenesis, and detection in biological specimens. It includes in vitro assays and animal models for studying the role of TNF in TNF-related diseases and in cancer. This collection offers tools for illuminating the pathophysiological roles of TNF and for identifying new drugs. Editor(s): Corti, Angelo; Ghezzi, Pietro. Series: Methods in Molecular Medicine. Num Pages: 280 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 1290.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781588292230
- ISBN
- 9781588292230
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.26
€ 127.26
Hardback. Reviews how to design and evaluate studies of tumor markers and examines their use in breast cancer patients. This book covers various molecular methods and the prognostic and predictive indicators. It discusses the study design and guidelines for validation studies of various biomarkers, gene expression profiling by tissue microarrays, and more. Series: Cancer Drug Discovery and Development. Num Pages: 342 pages, 22 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MBGR; MJCL; PSB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 675.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 342
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781588292278
- ISBN
- 9781588292278
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 244.83
€ 244.83
Hardback. Provides a step-by-step guide to anticancer drug development from initial design through FDA approval. The authors have included material on the use of high throughput screening in industry, and on specialized in vitro/in vivo procedures employed by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) in preclinical drug evaluations. Editor(s): Teicher, Beverly A.; Andrews, Paul. Series: Cancer Drug Discovery and Development. Num Pages: 451 pages, 161 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL; MMG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 25. Weight in Grams: 2260.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2 Rev ed
- Number of pages
- 451
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781588292285
- ISBN
- 9781588292285
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 258.17
€ 258.17
Hardback. Covers topics that range from a discussion of the chemistry and cell biology of the proteasome and the rationale for proteasome inhibitors in cancer to a review of the clinical trials underway. Editor(s): Adams, Julian. Series: Cancer Drug Discovery and Development. Num Pages: 313 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 24. Weight in Grams: 911.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 313
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781588292506
- ISBN
- 9781588292506
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.17
€ 188.17
Hardback. This volume provides an in-depth review of the data relating to the management of renal tumors. It offers an updated description regarding pathologic and molecular classification of renal tumors. It further reviews medical and surgical approaches to therapy. Editor(s): Bukowski, Ronald M.; Novick, Andrew C. (New York Presbyterian Hospital). Num Pages: 665 pages, 174 black & white illustrations, 91 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL; MJR. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 35. Weight in Grams: 1175.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 665
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781588292513
- ISBN
- 9781588292513
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.05
€ 196.05
Hardback. Discusses the development of tools for modifying gene expression. This book addresses problems in this field, such as the unreliable use of OLGs to modify gene expression. It discusses the poor understanding of the processes which regulate trafficking and govern whether and where an oligonucleotide (OLG) can interact with its target. Series: Cancer Drug Discovery and Development. Num Pages: 221 pages, 44 black & white illustrations, 5 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 21. Weight in Grams: 623.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 221
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781588292582
- ISBN
- 9781588292582
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 123.06
€ 123.06
Hardback. Presents the information needed to diagnose a wide variety of infections in both the pregnant woman and the neonate. This book provides pertinent information about risk of transmission to the fetus or neonate, the spectrum of clinical disease, and a recommended approach to the diagnosis of the infection in both the mother and neonate. Editor(s): Hutto, Cecelia; Scott, Gwendolyn B. Series: Infectious Disease. Num Pages: 314 pages, 36 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MJC; MJTF; MJWN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 19. Weight in Grams: 793.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 314
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781588292971
- ISBN
- 9781588292971
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.66
€ 191.66
Hardback. Covers the evidence that impaired expression/activity of at least some of the DNA repair proteins account for tumor cell resistance to particular therapeutic agents. This book summarizes reviews covering developments that have potential for translational and clinical applications and focuses on the translational aspect of DNA repair in the clinic. Editor(s): Panasci, Lawrence C.; Alaoui-Jamali, Moulay A. Series: Cancer Drug Discovery and Development. Num Pages: 363 pages, 50 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1550.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 363
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781588292988
- ISBN
- 9781588292988
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.55
€ 196.55
Hardback. Reviews the role of HGFs in clinical practice, explains the molecular basis of their effects, and considers potential developments. This book focuses on the use of HGFs in oncology, describing their application to patients with lung cancer, Hodgkin's and nonhodgkin's lymphoma, breast cancer, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, and more. Series: Cancer Drug Discovery and Development. Num Pages: 477 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1065.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 477
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781588293022
- ISBN
- 9781588293022
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.09
€ 194.09
Hardback. Reviews the practical aspects related to evaluating nutrition and immunology in the field. This work offers the busy physician and investigator an understanding of the essential immunological facts in adult and child nutrition. It explains the role of nutrition in the case of health issues, such as HIV, malaria, food allergies, and diarrhea. Editor(s): Gershwin, M. E.; Nestel, Penelope; Keen, Carl. Num Pages: 365 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MBNH3; MJCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 1560.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 365
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781588293084
- ISBN
- 9781588293084
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.60
€ 196.60
Hardback. Part of the "Cancer Drug Discovery and Development [trademark]" series, this title summarizes the status of development and application of deoxynucleoside analogs. It covers general aspects of drug uptake and metabolism and explains how technology has enabled a rapid expansion of this field. Editor(s): Peters, Godefridus J. Series: Cancer Drug Discovery and Development. Num Pages: 476 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL; MMG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 165 x 238 x 36. Weight in Grams: 938.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 476
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781588293275
- ISBN
- 9781588293275
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 252.74
€ 252.74
Hardback. A collection of reproducible laboratory methods for assessing chemosensitivity in vitro and in vivo, and for assessing the parameters that modulate chemosensitivity in individual tumors. It provides a panel of 16 in vitro measures of chemosensitivity in adherent and non-adherent cells for single agents and combinations of agents. Editor(s): Blumenthal, Rosalyn D. Series: Methods in Molecular Medicine. Num Pages: 231 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1160.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 231
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781588293459
- ISBN
- 9781588293459
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.31
€ 129.31
hardcover. A collection of reproducible techniques for the isolation, culture, and study of activation and signaling in human mast cells. This work includes chapters that cover methods for studying mast cell interactions with other cell types (endothelial cells, fibroblasts, and B cells), the roles of mast cells in host defense, and mast cell apoptosis. Editor(s): Krishnaswamy, Guha; Chi, David S. Series: Methods in Molecular Biology. Num Pages: 439 pages, 115 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MJCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 27. Weight in Grams: 931.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2005th Edition
- Number of pages
- 439
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781588293749
- ISBN
- 9781588293749
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.57
€ 192.57
Hardback. A collection of classic and innovative methodologies used in many laboratories for the investigation of multiple myeloma. These reproducible techniques range from the standard Plasma Cell Labeling Index methodology to a final chapter on making sense of microarrays, and include the spectrum of cytogenetic and molecular diagnostic methods. Editor(s): Brown, Ross D.; Ho, P. Joy. Series: Methods in Molecular Medicine. Num Pages: 310 pages, 69 black & white illustrations, 1 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL; MJF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 26. Weight in Grams: 721.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 310
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781588293923
- ISBN
- 9781588293923
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.97
€ 186.97
hardcover. Reviews the molecular underpinnings of bone-seeking cancers, treatment approaches for them, and therapeutic strategies. This book illuminates the role of various autocrine, paracrine, and immunological factors involved in the progression and establishment of bone metastases. Editor(s): Singh, Gurmit; Rabbani, Shafaat A. Series: Cancer Drug Discovery and Development. Num Pages: 344 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL; MQC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 23. Weight in Grams: 894.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2005th Edition
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781588294036
- ISBN
- 9781588294036
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 192.77
€ 192.77