Asymmetric Cell Division in Development, Differentiation and Cancer
. Ed(S): Tassan, Jean-Pierre; Kubiak, Jacek Z.
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hardcover. Editor(s): Tassan, Jean-Pierre; Kubiak, Jacek Z. Series: Results and Problems in Cell Differentiation. Num Pages: 391 pages, 15 black & white illustrations, 81 colour illustrations, 19 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL; PSAK; PSF. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155. .
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This book provides readers with an overview of the frequent occurrence of asymmetric cell division. Employing a broad range of examples, it highlights how this mode of cell division constitutes the basis of multicellular organism development and how its misregulation can lead to cancer.
To underline such developmental correlations, readers will for example gain insights into stem cell fate and tumor growth. In turn, subsequent chapters include descriptions of asymmetric cell division from unicellular organisms to humans in both physiological and pathological conditions. The book also illustrates the importance of this process for evolution and our need to understand the background ... Read more
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Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Publisher
Springer Switzerland
Number of pages
391
Condition
New
Series
Results and Problems in Cell Differentiation
Number of Pages
421
Place of Publication
Cham, Switzerland
ISBN
9783319531496
SKU
V9783319531496
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