Signal Transduction In Cancer Metastasis

Author : Wen-Sheng Wu
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9048195225
Total Pages : 293 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Signal Transduction in Cancer Metastasis written by Wen-Sheng Wu and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2010-10-04 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the signal mechanisms responsible for triggering a series of phenotypical changes of primary tumor which may lead to final colonization of the tumor in a second home. It highlights the initial stage of tumor metastasis.

Author : Alessandro Fatatis
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9400725582
Total Pages : 373 pages
Book Rating : 4.84/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Signaling Pathways and Molecular Mediators in Metastasis written by Alessandro Fatatis and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-01-02 with total page 373 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work presents the most advanced discoveries from translational research laboratories directly involved in identifying molecules and signalling pathways that play an instrumental role in metastasis. In contrast to other works, conventionally focused on a single type of tumour, the various chapters in this book provide a broad perspective of the similarities and discrepancies among the dissemination of several solid malignancies. Through recurrent and overlapping references to molecular mechanisms and mediators, the readers will gain knowledge of the common ground in metastasis from a single source. Finally, an introductory chapter provides a clinical perspective of the problems presented by metastatic tumours for diagnosis and treatment. The work presented here is directed to researchers in tumour biology with a developing interest in metastatic dissemination as well as medical and graduate students seeking to expand and integrate the notions acquired in basic cancer biology and oncology courses.

Author : David A. Frank
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 0306481588
Total Pages : 358 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Signal Transduction in Cancer written by David A. Frank and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-04-18 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most exciting areas of cancer research now is the development of agents which can target signal transduction pathways that are activated inappropriately in malignant cells. The understanding of the molecular abnormalities which distinguish malignant cells from their normal counterparts has grown tremendously. This volume summarizes the current research on the role that signal transduction pathways play in the pathogenesis of cancer and how this knowledge may be used to develop the next generation of more effective and less toxic anticancer agents. Series Editor comments: "The biologic behavior of both normal and cancer cells is determined by critical signal transduction pathways. This text provides a comprehensive review of the field. Leading investigators discuss key molecules that may prove to be important diagnostic and/or therapeutic targets."

Author : James W. Janetka
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 1119300207
Total Pages : 488 pages
Book Rating : 4.05/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Extracellular Targeting of Cell Signaling in Cancer written by James W. Janetka and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2018-05-10 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: International experts present innovative therapeutic strategies to treat cancer patients and prevent disease progression Extracellular Targeting of Cell Signaling in Cancer highlights innovative therapeutic strategies to treat cancer metastasis and prevent tumor progression. Currently, there are no drugs available to treat or prevent metastatic cancer other than non-selective, toxic chemotherapy. With contributions from an international panel of experts in the field, the book integrates diverse aspects of biochemistry, molecular biology, protein engineering, proteomics, cell biology, pharmacology, biophysics, structural biology, medicinal chemistry and drug development. A large class of proteins called kinases are enzymes required by cancer cells to grow, proliferate, and survive apoptosis (death) by the immune system. Two important kinases are MET and RON which are receptor tyrosine kinases (RTKs) that initiate cell signaling pathways outside the cell surface in response to extracellular ligands (growth factors.) Both kinases are oncogenes which are required by cancer cells to migrate away from the primary tumor, invade surrounding tissue and metastasize. MET and RON reside on both cancer cells and the support cells surrounding the tumor, called the microenvironment. MET and RON are activated by their particular ligands, the growth factors HGF and MSP, respectively. Blocking MET and RON kinase activation and downstream signaling is a promising therapeutic strategy for preventing tumor progression and metastasis. Written for cancer physicians and biologists as well as drug discovery and development teams in both industry and academia, this is the first book of its kind which explores novel approaches to inhibit MET and RON kinases other than traditional small molecule kinase inhibitors. These new strategies target key tumorigenic processes on the outside of the cell, such as growth factor activation by proteases. These unique strategies have promising potential as an improved alternative to kinase inhibitors, chemotherapy, or radiation treatment.

Author : Sundas Fayyaz
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319715534
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.37/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Recent Trends in Cancer Biology: Spotlight on Signaling Cascades and microRNAs written by Sundas Fayyaz and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-03-07 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cancer is a multifaceted disease and overwhelmingly increasing experimental evidence has helped us to develop a deeper understanding of the role of signal transduction cascades in cancer development and progression. Tissue microarrays and next generation sequencing technologies have assisted us to gather missing pieces of jigsaw puzzle and we now know that deregulation of spatio-temporally controlled signaling cascades play fundamental role in metastasis and resistance against wide ranging therapeutics. This book offers a balanced overview of the rapidly emerging cutting edge research in molecular oncology and good source of knowledge for established oncologists, basic and medical students and pharmaceutical industry associated R&D departments.

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Publisher : Academic Press
ISBN 13 : 9780128141939
Total Pages : 300 pages
Book Rating : 4.3X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Cellular Signalling in Cancer Metastasis written by and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2019-08-15 with total page 300 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cellular Signalling in Cancer Metastasis provides the reader with in-depth information on the cellular signalling mechanisms responsible for cancer metastasis. Cancer metastasis is the major cause of cancer-associated mortality. Understanding the cellular signalling mechanisms and molecules involved in cancer metastasis help devise better therapeutic interventions. Cancer-associated deaths are mainly attributed to the dislodging of cells from the primary site of origin and establishment of colonies at distal secondary sites, termed metastasis. While there has been made significant progress in understanding the mechanisms responsible for metastasis, there is a lack of a comprehensive book compiling these aspects between one cover. This book fills that gap and provides vital information that could be exploited for the development of better therapeutics. The book is intended to help any entry level researchers from graduation students, postdocs and early career scientists and is detailed enough to be considered by seasoned scientists. It provides the reader with the current knowledge available on the subject and stimulates others to take up investigations on understanding of cancer metastasis, as it is the cause of cancer-associated mortality and morbidity. Provides the reader with in-depth information on the cellular signalling mechanisms responsible for cancer metastasis Explains signalling pathways associated with metastasis ranging from clinical management of metastatic disease to systems biology approach Brings together the current knowledge on the signalling pathways and mechanisms responsible for the induction and progression of metastasis as well as compile of present therapeutic options and challenges

Author : George G. Skouteris
Publisher : IOS Press
ISBN 13 : 9789051994568
Total Pages : 322 pages
Book Rating : 4.67/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Intermolecular Cross-talk in Tumor Metastasis written by George G. Skouteris and published by IOS Press. This book was released on 1999 with total page 322 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Metastasis of tumours is a sequence of events taking place after the appearance of a primary tumour. The potency of a tumour to metastasise greatly depends on the molecular interactions between tumour components (cellular differentiation and heterogeneity, surface antigenic determinants etc.) and the micro-environment. The complexity and diversity in the composition of tissue micro-environment is in great extent determining the metastatic behaviour or a primary tumour. Extracellular matrix composition, rearrangement of cytoskeleton, cell antigenicity , expression of metastasis-related novel genes, cell adhesion and novel therapeutical approaches such as blockage of angiogenesis, are the major topics discussed in detail in this volume.

Author : Wen G. Jiang
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 0306483998
Total Pages : 310 pages
Book Rating : 4.98/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Growth Factors and their Receptors in Cancer Metastasis written by Wen G. Jiang and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2006-04-11 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: about the involvement of signaling Transforming growth factor in tumor development and metastasis. plays a central role in the signaling network that controls morphogenesis, 2. THE BASICS OF growth and cell differentiation in SIGNALING multicellular organisms. The different members of this pleiotropic family of 2. 1. receptor signaling growth and differentiation factors seem to The family of growth factors regulate many processes in human disease consists of more than thirty members in and, in particular, tumor development. humans alone (15, 16). They cluster in Our understanding of how two major groups, the group composed of initiated signals are mediated has both the bone morphogenetic proteins increased dramatically in the last fifteen (BMP) and growth and differentiation years. Firstly, the prototype of factors (GDFs), and the group formed by this still constantly growing family, was the Activins, and Nodals. The two identified and cloned (1). Secondly, the groups differ in their use of receptors for family receptors were transmembrane receptors and the identified by expression cloning from subsequent activation of the mammalian tissue culture (2-7). Thirdly, transcriptional mediators (for recent genetic screens in Drosophila reviews see (13, 14, 17)).

Author : Wen G. Jiang
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9400749279
Total Pages : 261 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Electric Cell-Substrate Impedance Sensing and Cancer Metastasis written by Wen G. Jiang and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-09-14 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cell based impedance sensing is becoming a new biophysical and cellular technology in cell based analyses. The technology has been used in investigation of cellular growth and death, cell adhesion and migration, cell invasion and cell-cell interactions, cell toxicity, angiogenesis, cell permeability, signal transduction and cellular behaviour under flow conditions. It is a probe free, highly sensitive, and versatile technology platform. Recent development in the technology has also allowed high throughput, automated analyses. It has been widely explored in chemistry, toxicity, cell biology, cancer biology, and other areas of chemistry, medicinal chemistry, life and medical science. Written by experts in the area of cell impedance sensing, including the Nobel Laureate Dr Ivar Giaever, this books covers the background of electric cell-substrate impedance sensing, their applications in cell based investigations, particularly in the area of cancer biology. This book is the first on this technology platform and will be a highly useful reference for molecular and cell biologists, cancer biologists, chemists and biochemists, clinical researchers who work in the areas of cell biology, molecular biology, toxicology, pharmaceutical industry, life science and medical research.

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Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9789400725591
Total Pages : 388 pages
Book Rating : 4.90/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Signaling Pathways and Molecular Mediators in Metastasis written by and published by Springer. This book was released on 2012-01-21 with total page 388 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: