The biology of cancer /

Title:

The biology of cancer /

Author:

Weinberg, Robert A. (Robert Allan), 1942-

Format:

Book

Institution:

Emmanuel College, MCPHS Boston, MCPHS Worcester

Contents:

The biology and genetics of cells and organisms -- The nature of cancer -- Tumor viruses -- Cellular oncogenes -- Growth factors, receptors, and cancer -- Cytoplasmic signaling circuitry programs many of the traits of cancer -- Tumor suppressor genes -- pRb and control of the cell cycle clock -- p53 and apoptosis : master guardian and executioner -- Eternal life : cell immortalization and tumorigenesis -- Multi-step tumorigenesis -- Maintenance of genomic integrity and the development of cancer -- Dialogue replaces monologue : heterotypic interactions and the biology of angiogenesis -- Moving out : invasion and metastasis -- Crowd control : tumor immunology and immunotherapy -- The rational treatment of cancer.

Online access:

No online access

Library holdings:

Emmanuel Media Office
RC268.4 .W45 2014 – Available

Emmanuel Reference
RC268.4 .W45 2014 – Availability unknown

MCPHS Circulation - Boston Campus
RC268.4 .W45 2014 – Available

• Available Temporarily at MCPHS Reserve Desk - Boston Campus
  On reserve for BIO430 Molec. Biology of Cancer (BIO (Biology): DeMasi)

MCPHS Circulation - Worcester Campus
RC268.4 .W45 2014 – Available