Breast cancer focusing tumor microenvironment, stem cells and metastasis

Cancer is the leading cause of death in most countries and its consequences result in huge economic, social and psychological burden. Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer type and the leading cause of cancer death among females. In this book, we discussed characteristics of breast c...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Otros Autores: Gunduz, Mehmet (Editor ), Gunduz, Mehmet, editor (editor), Gunduz, Esra , editor
Formato: Libro electrónico
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Rijeka, Croatia : IntechOpen 2011
[2011]
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Ver en Biblioteca Universitat Ramon Llull:https://discovery.url.edu/permalink/34CSUC_URL/1im36ta/alma991009654637006719
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Sumario:Cancer is the leading cause of death in most countries and its consequences result in huge economic, social and psychological burden. Breast cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer type and the leading cause of cancer death among females. In this book, we discussed characteristics of breast cancer cell, role of microenvironment, stem cells and metastasis for this deadly cancer. We hope that this book will contribute to the development of novel diagnostic as well as therapeutic approaches.
Descripción Física:1 online resource (596 pages) : illustrations
Bibliografía:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9789535166047
Acceso:Open access