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Hardback. NF-kappaB is central to a number of cellular functions, and also plays essential roles in innate and acquired immunity. Its deregulation leads to important human diseases such as inflammation and cancer. Meant for students, established researchers, or clinicians, this book reviews and synthesizes information on this transcription factor. Num Pages: 426 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 25. Weight in Grams: 796.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2003
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 426
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402014345
- ISBN
- 9781402014345
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 130.79
€ 130.79
Hardback. Patients with advanced breast or prostate cancers usually develop bone metastases. The principal complications resulting from metastatic bone disease are pain, spinal cord compression, pathologic fractures and bone marrow suppression. This book deals with pathophysiology of bone metastasis. Editor(s): Singh, Gurmit; Orr, William. Series: Cancer Metastasis - Biology and Treatment. Num Pages: 308 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL; MMF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 19. Weight in Grams: 636.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 308
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402019845
- ISBN
- 9781402019845
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.31
€ 200.31
hardcover. Includes controversial topic because many of the proposed solutions or policies that may damage the economy in the short term in order to reap health benefits. Editor(s): Nicolopoulou-Stamati, Polyxeni; Hens, Luc; Howard, Vyvyan C.; Larebeke, N. Van. Series: Environmental Science and Technology Library. Num Pages: 215 pages, 9 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 14. Weight in Grams: 509.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 215
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2004th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402020193
- ISBN
- 9781402020193
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.49
€ 194.49
Paperback. Includes controversial topic because many of the proposed solutions or policies may damage the economy in the short term in order to reap health benefits. Editor(s): Nicolopoulou-Stamati, Polyxeni; Hens, Luc; Howard, Vyvyan C.; Larebeke, N. Van. Series: Environmental Science and Technology Library. Num Pages: 215 pages, 9 black & white illustrations, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 12. Weight in Grams: 337.
- Format
- Paperback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2004
- Number of pages
- 215
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402020209
- ISBN
- 9781402020209
Paperback
Condition: New
€ 194.05
€ 194.05
Hardback. Thymology became very important because the thymus is the first and central organ of the human immunological system. This book seeks to explore the topic of thymic epithelial cells which is a unique one. It is based on a 30-year period of research and includes references from a range of sources spanning the globe and various sources. Series: Cancer Growth and Progression. Num Pages: 207 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL; MJCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 279 x 210 x 14. Weight in Grams: 602.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2004
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 207
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402021848
- ISBN
- 9781402021848
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 200.38
€ 200.38
Hardback. p53 has emerged as a key tumor suppressor and important target for novel cancer therapy. This book, written by world-leading p53 researchers including many of those who have shaped the field over the past 25 years, provides unique insights into the progress of the field and the prospects for better cancer diagnosis and therapy in the future. Editor(s): Hainaut, Dr. Pierre; Wilman, Klas G. (Karolinska Institute). Num Pages: 446 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 938.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 446
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402029202
- ISBN
- 9781402029202
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.28
€ 197.28
Hardback. Intended for workers in the field and clinicians as a useful guide of the state of affairs in this exciting field, which may offer more effective possibilities for treatment of cancer patients. Num Pages: 370 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 22. Weight in Grams: 708.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 370
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402033032
- ISBN
- 9781402033032
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.37
€ 201.37
The War on Cancer. An Anatomy of Failure, a Blueprint for the Future.
Guy B. (Va Medical Center) Faguet
Hardback. This book shows that, contrary to frequent announcements of breakthroughs, our current cancer control model cannot eradicate most cancers and details the reasons why. It then identifies how this can be changed. Num Pages: 227 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MBNS; MFGC; MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 14. Weight in Grams: 520.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 227
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402036187
- ISBN
- 9781402036187
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.67
€ 198.67
Hardback. Offers an assessment of the various assays that have been used for the monitoring of antigen-specific immune responses. This book emphasizes a global approach to the analysis of T cell mediated target/host interactions at the systemic and the peripheral level when such interactions are supposed to occur. Editor(s): Nagorsen, Dirk; Marincola, F.M. (National Institutes of Health). Num Pages: 314 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 232 x 156 x 27. Weight in Grams: 800.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 314
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402036224
- ISBN
- 9781402036224
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 196.33
€ 196.33
Hardback. The nature of breast cancer in black women of the less privileged societies, and in women of ethnic groups living in countries of similar socio-economic status, is virtually unknown. This book aims to address, specifically, the breast cancer experience of women of African descent and their lifestyle counterparts in other societies of the world. Editor(s): Olopade, Olufunmilayo I. (University of Chicago); Falkson, Carla I. (University of Alabama at Birmingham Comprehensive Cancer Center); Williams, Christopher Kwesi O. Num Pages: 384 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1650.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 384
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402036828
- ISBN
- 9781402036828
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 201.97
€ 201.97
Hardback. Reviews both genetic and biochemical data on the origin of genome instability and its impact on carcinogenesis. This book discusses DNA repair mechanisms and hereditary cancer syndromes, as well as checkpoint mechanisms operating to safeguard chromosome integrity during cell cycle progression. Editor(s): Nigg, Erich A. Series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. Num Pages: 512 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 244 x 170 x 25. Weight in Grams: 1294.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 512
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402037634
- ISBN
- 9781402037634
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 199.63
€ 199.63
Hardback. Aims to help pathologists, neuropathologists and neuro-oncologists in confronting problems arising in the diagnostics of brain tumors. This book covers the distinction between infiltrating tumors and normal nervous tissue, between diffuse astrocytoma and oligodendroglioma and the identification of the malignant variant of some tumor types. Num Pages: 272 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 17. Weight in Grams: 571.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 272
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402039973
- ISBN
- 9781402039973
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 194.82
€ 194.82
Hardback. Cancer Morbidity and mortality result from invasive and metastatic spread. Advances in the field have highlighted the central role of cell motility during the dynamic and transient process of tumor invasion and metastasis. This book presents an overview of these studies. Editor(s): Wells, Alan. Series: Cancer Metastasis - Biology and Treatment. Num Pages: 353 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MFGC; MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 18. Weight in Grams: 780.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 353
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402040085
- ISBN
- 9781402040085
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.49
€ 251.49
hardcover. Offers a discursive analysis of breast cancer. From multiple perspectives - historical, philosophical, psychological, socio-political - this title explores the competing narratives that have made breast cancer a contested site. It addresses debates about the autonomy of the patient in relation to the authority of the physician. Editor(s): Rawlinson, Mary C.; Lundeen, Shannon. Series: Philosophy and Medicine. Num Pages: 205 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 14. Weight in Grams: 1120.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 205
- Condition
- New
- Edition
- 2006th Edition
- SKU
- V9781402045080
- ISBN
- 9781402045080
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 198.46
€ 198.46
Regulation of Carcinogenesis, Angiogenesis and Metastasis by the Propr...
Abdel-Majid . Ed(S): Khatib
Hardback. Convertases are widely expressed activating enzymes involved in various physiological and pathological processes. This book provides detailed information on the role of these molecules in cancer. It summarizes the knowledge about the importance of protein precursors maturation by the convertases in tumor progression, angiogenesis and metastasis. Editor(s): Khatib, Abdel-Majid. Num Pages: 157 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 297 x 210 x 11. Weight in Grams: 920.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 157
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402047930
- ISBN
- 9781402047930
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 197.13
€ 197.13
Hardback. Presents the research in quantifying complex mixtures in the environment and analyzing their potential impact on human health. Editor(s): Donnelly, K.C.; Cizmas, Leslie H. Num Pages: 250 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL; MMG; MMR; PSAF; RN; RP. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 1230.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 250
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402048449
- ISBN
- 9781402048449
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 132.86
€ 132.86
Hardback. Contains the lectures held at the International Symposium on Cancer 'New Trends in Cancer for the 21st Century'. Editor(s): Lopez-Guerrero, J.A.; Llombart-Bosch, Antonio (Universidad de Valencia); Felipo, Vicente. Series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. Num Pages: 396 pages, 24 black & white tables, biography. BIC Classification: MBGR; MJCL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 23. Weight in Grams: 1690.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Edition
- 2nd ed. 2006. 2nd printing 2007
- Number of pages
- 396
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402049668
- ISBN
- 9781402049668
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 257.63
€ 257.63
Hardback. A collection of various aspects of HIV and Aids. It examines advocated preventive measures such as health education, condom use, safer sex practices, and treatment of sexually transmitted infections. It details strategies for prevention and control as well as the global information about HIV/AIDS. Num Pages: 418 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCJ2. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 234 x 156 x 23. Weight in Grams: 779.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 418
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402057885
- ISBN
- 9781402057885
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 251.68
€ 251.68
Hardback. Brings together the research issues in clinical and laboratory science relating to metastasis in prostate cancer. This volume helps to empower those who seek to further exploit the potential for translational research in this field. It presents therapeutic approaches which range from conventional drug design to immunogene therapy. Editor(s): Ablin, Richard J.; Mason, Malcolm D. Series: Cancer Metastasis - Biology and Treatment. Num Pages: 407 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL; VFD. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 795.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 407
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402058462
- ISBN
- 9781402058462
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 284.75
€ 284.75
Hardback. Proceedings of the Falk Symposium 153 held in Berlin, Germany, May 6-7, 2006 Editor(s): Dignass, A.; Rachmilewitz, D.; Stange, E. F. (Zentrum Innere Medizin); Weinstock, J.V. Series: Falk Symposium. Num Pages: 216 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJCM; MJH. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 454.
- Format
- Hardback
- Publication date
- 2007
- Publisher
- Springer-Verlag New York Inc. United States
- Number of pages
- 216
- Condition
- New
- SKU
- V9781402058882
- ISBN
- 9781402058882
Hardback
Condition: New
€ 249.78
€ 249.78