Cancer Stem Cells : Novel Concepts and Prospects for Tumor Therapy

Cancer Stem Cells : Novel Concepts and Prospects for Tumor Therapy

Author
O.D. Wiestler, B. Haendler, D. Mumberg
Publication Year
2007
Publisher
Springer
Language
English
Document Type
Book
Faculty / Subject Heading
Medical Science

This book describes the recent developments in the emerging field of cancer stem cells. Their possible impact for the identification of novel treatment paradigms for cancer are discussed. The book will mainly be of interest to scientists and clinicians involved in cancer research, or to students wishing to enter into this area.


Keywords: Biomedical and life sciences / Cancer Research / Cancer Stem Cells / DNA / Pathways / Proliferation / Resistance / Tumour Recurrence / Tumorigenesis