Advances in Cancer Research: Cumulative Subject Index

by George F. Vande Woude (Editor), George Klein (Editor)

Overview

Academic Press proudly presents this Cumulative Subject Index covering Volumes 50-72 of Advances in Cancer Research. In one comprehensive source, the interested reader can find references to specific articles on topics such as breast cancer, prostate cancer, Kaposi's sarcoma, Burkitt's lymphoma, leukemias, oncogenes, transcription factors, tumor genetics, p53, T-cell receptors, and drug resistance. This cumulative index will serve not only as a complete overview of the major topics published in Advances in Cancer Research, but also as an indicator of the progress made in cancer research over the last ten years.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780080562551
Publisher:	Elsevier Science & Technology Books
Publication date:	01/02/1998
Series:	Advances in Cancer Research , #73
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	237
File size:	27 MB
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About the Author

Ferid Murad was born in Whiting, Indiana. Working concurrently on an M.D. and Ph.D. in Pharmacology, Dr. Murad graduated with both degrees from Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio, in 1965. His many honors include the Alfred S. Maschke Award for Clinical Excellence from Case Western Reserve University in 1965. He has held several distinguished positions, including Acting Chairman in the Department of Medicine and Acting Division Chief, Division of Respiratory Medicine at Stanford University. He currently is CEO and President of Molecular Geriatrics Corporation in Lake Bluff, Illinois. Dr. Murad is married and has five children.

Table of Contents

Cumulative Index, Volumes 50-72.

Editorial Reviews

This is an interesting addition to the series Advances in Pharmacology that incorporates contributions of a variety of experts. The book is designed to serve as a comprehensive collection of reviews on drug therapy and the molecular bases of drug action. The purpose is to provide a solid reference for professional pharmacologists, medical practitioners, and a broad range of students and professionals involved in pharmacology and related disciplines. The book largely meets its overall objective. Although of particular interest to researchers, post-doctoral fellows, and graduate students in pharmacology, it is also a convenient source for professionals working in related disciplines such as medicine. The contributors are solid, well recognized, and credible in their respective areas. It is comprehensive, concise, well-referenced, and original. A great feature is the inclusion of appropriate illustrations to explain the text. The layout is simple and appealing. This book covers a broad spectrum of the topics dealing with molecular actions of drugs. It will be of particular interest to both industrial and university based researchers working in pharmacology, and related areas of medicine and drug development.

Arshad Rahman

This volume 35 in the Advances in Pharmacology series covers a wide variety of topics that are unique and of great importance in biomedical related areas. Some of the topics covered are drug-nutrient interactions, role of cyclooxygenase and nitric oxide synthase in inflammation, current and future therapeutic approaches to hyperlipidemia, reversal of atherosclerosis, modern approaches in the treatment of cancer, and Alzheimer's disease. The purpose and objectives of this book have been clearly met by the authors. The book is meant for all persons engaged in a biomedical profession, including students, residents, practitioners, and researchers. It will be of particular interest to those engaged in internal medicine, immunology, geriatrics, nutrition, oncology, and cardiology. Some of the chapters have extremely good illustrations and are self-explanatory. Much information has been summarized in tables. References are pertinent, and good quality papers have been cited. The table of contents and index are useful. The book covers topics that are extremely important in the current environment of biomedicine. Present-day medicine is struggling to deal with problems related to nutrition, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and Alzheimer's disease. These topics have been adequately covered in this book. This book will advance the knowledge for professionals engaged in a variety of areas.

Anil Gulati

from:Praise for the Serial
"This classic and essential series presents critical overviews on select aspects of both cancer research and the basic underlying sciences." —AMERICAN SCIENTIST

"Excellent, highly informative, in-depth reviews... expertly written, up-to-date, and well-referenced." —JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY

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