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Hardback. Reviews the developments in the chemokine field, ranging from the effects of chemokines and their receptors in retroviral infections, to their role in inflammation, angiogenesis/angiostasis, and tumor cell biology. The book examines fifteen recently identified chemokines and explains the role of chemokine function in vivo from animal experiments. Editor(s): Hebert, Caroline. Series: Contemporary Immunology. Num Pages: 350 pages, 12 black & white illustrations, 8 colour illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MJCM; MMF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 25. Weight in Grams: 943.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780896037038
- ISBN
- 9780896037038
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 243.85
€ 243.85
Hardback. Assembles a collection of the key molecular biology protocols used in the analysis of Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), along with a series of immunology, cell biology, and transgenic mouse protocols. This work provides tools for elucidating the life cycle of EBV and its host interactions. Editor(s): Wilson, J.; May, Gerhard. Series: Methods in Molecular Biology. Num Pages: 438 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCJ; MMFM; PSG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1011.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 438
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780896036901
- ISBN
- 9780896036901
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.68
€ 189.68
Hardback. This text focuses on chronic neoplasms of the blood, bone marrow, and lymphoid system and provides insights into the mechanisms of cancer biology. Editor(s): Nickoloff, Brian J. Series: Methods in Molecular Medicine. Num Pages: 368 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 717.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 368
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780896036840
- ISBN
- 9780896036840
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 189.04
€ 189.04
Hardback. This book describes the principles underlying targeted hormonal treatments, assesses the actions of new and established agents, and illustrates the new applications of hormonal chemoprevention for breast cancer. Editor(s): Jordan, V. Craig; Furr, B. J. A. Series: Cancer Drug Discovery and Development. Num Pages: 420 pages, 36 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL; MMG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 28. Weight in Grams: 814.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 420
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780896036734
- ISBN
- 9780896036734
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 195.97
€ 195.97
Hardback. Featuring a panel of malaria experts drawn from academia, the military, and international health organizations, this work surveys the scientific understanding of antimalarial chemotherapy, focusing on the molecular mechanisms of resistance and the description of important targets. Series: Infectious Disease. Num Pages: 396 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCJ; MJCL2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 24. Weight in Grams: 1057.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 396
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780896036703
- ISBN
- 9780896036703
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 244.57
€ 244.57
Hardback. Reviews the advanced techniques for treating various infections - particularly HIV - by manipulating the immune system's response rather than by chemical drugs. This book synthesizes the principles of immune defense on the molecular level, as well as on the cellular and clinical levels levels as a protection against infection. Editor(s): Jacobson, J. Series: Infectious Disease. Num Pages: 344 pages, 42 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MJCJ; MJCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 20. Weight in Grams: 833.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2002
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 344
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780896036697
- ISBN
- 9780896036697
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 125.81
€ 125.81
Hardback. Presents a collection of the techniques for studying the biology and immunopathology of celiac disease. This title contains detailed step-by-step methods for cloning lymphocytes, creating gene/peptide libraries, and performing genotyping, linkage, and positional cloning. Series: Methods in Molecular Medicine. Num Pages: 288 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJC. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 19. Weight in Grams: 609.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Edition
- New ed
- Number of pages
- 288
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780896036505
- ISBN
- 9780896036505
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.04
€ 191.04
Hardback. An investigation of the discovery, development and application of biological anti-infective agents. The text reviews their use and potential in preventing and treating human disease, illuminates their therapeutic power, assesses possible risks and outlines research to define their effectiveness. Editor(s): Elmer, Gary W. Num Pages: 316 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MF; MJCJ; MMFM; PSX; TCB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 657.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 316
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780896036475
- ISBN
- 9780896036475
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 129.75
€ 129.75
Hardback. Reviews the major features and functions of the immune system that are most likely, or known, to be significantly altered by aging, and offers insightful analyses of the consequences for those aging subjects who must cope with infection. This book also explains how advances may be made in understanding the basic biology. Editor(s): Albright, Joseph F.; Albright, Julia W. Series: Infectious Disease. Num Pages: 242 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJC; MJX. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1170.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Edition
- annotated ed
- Number of pages
- 242
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780896036444
- ISBN
- 9780896036444
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 127.95
€ 127.95
Hardback. A guide to modern brain tumor immunotherapy. It covers topics that range from adoptive cellular and antibody-mediated immunotherapy of brain tumors to tumor vaccines and related strategies, and include many vanguard experimental strategies and immunological techniques for studying brain tumor immunotherapy. Editor(s): Liau, Linda M.; Becker, Donald P.; Cloughesy, Timothy F.; Bigner, Darell D. Num Pages: 374 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL; MNN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 744.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 374
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780896036383
- ISBN
- 9780896036383
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.96
€ 194.96
Hardback. The recent explosion of knowledge gained from genes capable of causing cancer have opened up new avenues for designing anticancer drugs. This volume describes the efforts of several groups in the design and evaluation of these inhibitors. Editor(s): Sebti, SM (Humana author USA); Hamilton, Andrew. Series: Cancer Drug Discovery and Development. Num Pages: 280 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL2; MMG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 17. Weight in Grams: 732.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 280
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780896036291
- ISBN
- 9780896036291
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 193.45
€ 193.45
hardcover. Describes in step-by-step detail the molecular techniques for elucidating the biochemical processes associated with human cancer. This title includes techniques such as are fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH), spectral karyotyping (SKY), comparative genomic hybridization (CGH), microsatellite analysis, PCR and RT-PCR, and DNA fingerprinting. Editor(s): Boultwood, Jacqueline; Fidler, Carrie. Series: Methods in Molecular Medicine. Num Pages: 304 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL; PSAK; PSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 229 x 152 x 25. Weight in Grams: 664.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2001
- Publisher
- Humana United States
- Edition
- 2002nd Edition
- Number of pages
- 304
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780896036222
- ISBN
- 9780896036222
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 188.73
€ 188.73
Hardback. Analyzes the cellular, molecular, and endocrine factors in the development of cancers of the breast, prostate, endometrium, and ovary. This title reviews how steroid hormones function to regulate normal mammary gland homeostasis in humans, with particular emphasis on the roles of estrogen, progesterone, and growth factors. Editor(s): Ethier, Stephen P. Series: Contemporary Endocrinology. Num Pages: 408 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL; MJG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 24. Weight in Grams: 930.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 408
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780896036215
- ISBN
- 9780896036215
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 222.40
€ 222.40
hardcover. This practically oriented text covers various treatment options for Parkinson's Disease. A practical guide to the management of the newly diagnosed patient is also included. Also covered are decreased movement (akinetic) disorders and the hyperkinetic disorders. Editor(s): Adler, Charles H.; Ahlskog, J. Eric, MD, PhD. Series: Current Clinical Practice. Num Pages: 474 pages, 10 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MJC; MJN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 26. Weight in Grams: 1065.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1994
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2000th Edition
- Number of pages
- 474
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780896036079
- ISBN
- 9780896036079
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 330.92
€ 330.92
Hardback. Describes methods for examining the mechanisms of cellular resistance to anticancer cytotoxics in human tumors. This work illuminates clinically relevant mechanisms used as markers of the biological response to anticancer biotherapeutics. It also includes troubleshooting tips that allow you to study a variety of drug resistance mechanisms. Series: Methods in Molecular Medicine. Num Pages: 238 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL2; MMG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1210.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 238
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780896036031
- ISBN
- 9780896036031
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.21
€ 128.21
hardcover. Reviews the aspects of platinum anticancer drugs. This book also examines their therapeutic prospects. It discusses the chemistry of cisplatin in aqueous solution, the molecular interaction of platinum drugs with DNA, and such areas as DNA mismatch repair and replicative bypass, apoptosis, and the transport of platinum drugs into tumor cells. Editor(s): Kelland, Lloyd R.; Farrell, Nicholas P. Series: Cancer Drug Discovery and Development. Num Pages: 341 pages, 5 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL2; MMZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 675.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2000th Edition
- Number of pages
- 341
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780896035997
- ISBN
- 9780896035997
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 186.86
€ 186.86
Hardback. A collection of reviews which comprehensively examines the status of novel antifolates, an important class of anticancer drugs. This book discusses the preclinical and clinical pharmacology of methotrexate, other dihydrofolate reductase inhibitors, 5-fluorouracil, and a new generation of antifolates. Editor(s): Jackman, Ann L. Series: Cancer Drug Discovery and Development. Num Pages: 456 pages, 13 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL2; MMG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1073.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 456
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780896035966
- ISBN
- 9780896035966
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 244.69
€ 244.69
Hardback. World leaders in the field dissect and shed light on the new advances made in the understanding of molecular mechanisms of inflammation. The book puts particular emphasis on cytokines and adhesion molecules important in inflammation, and current topics in angiogenesis. Editor(s): Serhan, Charles N.; Ward, Peter A. Series: Current Inflammation Research. Num Pages: 350 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MFCC; MJCM; PSD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 23. Weight in Grams: 943.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1998
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 350
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780896035959
- ISBN
- 9780896035959
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 243.85
€ 243.85
Hardback. Reviews how derangements in the hormonal and growth factor mechanisms controlling normal mammary development lead to breast cancer. This book highlights the roles of oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes, spelling out the importance of autocrine/paracrine loops in supporting breast cancer cell proliferation and progression to hormone independence. Editor(s): Manni, Andrea. Series: Contemporary Endocrinology. Num Pages: 402 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL; MJG. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 23. Weight in Grams: 923.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 402
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780896035911
- ISBN
- 9780896035911
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 191.16
€ 191.16
Hardback. Reviews complement's basic biology, its role in disease, methods to measure its activity, and strategies for its inhibition in patients. This work highlights for the researcher effective strategies of drug discovery and development that are producing new complement inhibitors for the treatment of a variety of clinically important diseases. Editor(s): Lambris, JD (University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA USA); Holers, VM (University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, CO, USA). Series: Contemporary Immunology. Num Pages: 270 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCM; PSBC; PSBM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 19. Weight in Grams: 1260.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 270
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780896035874
- ISBN
- 9780896035874
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 128.52
€ 128.52
Hardback. Reviews various aspects of the biology underlying ovarian cancer and presents a collection of methods for illuminating basic mechanisms underlying various forms of cancer. This title constitutes methods that help basic scientists and clinical researchers with the technologies required for cancer research. Editor(s): Bartlett, John. Series: Methods in Molecular Medicine. Num Pages: 817 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBGR; MJCL; MJT. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 39. Weight in Grams: 1754.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2000
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 817
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780896035836
- ISBN
- 9780896035836
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 249.01
€ 249.01
Hardback. This collection of review articles summarize how to develop and employ DNA vaccines, what can be expected from their clinical development, and what is known about how they work. Topics include immunostimulatory sequences, cytokines, and practical advice for general and specific applications. Editor(s): Lowrie, Douglas B.; Whalen, Robert. Series: Methods in Molecular Medicine. Num Pages: 529 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCM; MMG; PSAK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 30. Weight in Grams: 2100.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 529
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780896035805
- ISBN
- 9780896035805
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 260.06
€ 260.06
Hardback. Helps in understanding the role that chemokines and their receptors play in the pathophysiology of malignancy. This work examines the influence of chemokines on an array of malignant cells, including their effects on such intrinsic properties as growth and movement, as well as exploring their influence on the host's response to a growing tumor. Editor(s): Rollins, Barrett. Series: Contemporary Cancer Research. Num Pages: 321 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 254 x 178 x 19. Weight in Grams: 799.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Humana Press Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 321
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780896035621
- ISBN
- 9780896035621
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.55
€ 196.55
hardcover. Describes techniques for evaluating antiviral compounds. This work gives an account of assays such as systems for investigating drugs used against herpesviruses, hepatitis viruses, influenza viruses, and others. It also offers reproducible methods needed to evaluate compounds effective against both acute and chronic infections. Editor(s): Kitchington, Derek; Schinazi, Raymond F. Series: Methods in Molecular Medicine. Num Pages: 404 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCJ; MMFM; MMG; MMZ. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 32. Weight in Grams: 872.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 1999
- Publisher
- Humana United States
- Edition
- 2000th Edition
- Number of pages
- 404
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9780896035614
- ISBN
- 9780896035614
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 126.06
€ 126.06