Cancer
Subtitle: cell structures, carcinogens and genomic instability
By: edited by Leon P. Bignold.
Contributors: Bignold, Leon P., 1947-
Series: EXS ;; 96
Publisher: Birhäuser
Published: 2005
Place of publication: Basel; Boston
Language: eng
Number of pages: 375
ISBN-13: 9783764371562
Subjects: Carcinogenesis -- Molecular aspects; Cancer cells; Cancer -- Pathophysiology; Cancer -- Genetic aspects; Neoplasms -- genetics; Carcinogens -- adverse effects; Gene Expression Regulation, Neoplastic -- drug effects; Genomic Instability; Neoplasms -- etiology
Description: Presents a collection of articles aimed at the question by what genetic or epigenetic mechanisms carcinogens can cause morphological abnormalities of tumor cells. This book includes reviews of cellular targets of known carcinogens, and presents varying viewpoints of how morphological abnormalities and the actions of carcinogens might be related.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.