DNA Repair and Cancer: From Bench to Clinic - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1466577436 ISBN 13: 9781466577435

Publisher: CRC Press, 2013

Synopsis

DNA repair is a rapidly advancing field in biology. DNA repair systems represent a major defense mechanism against environmental and intracellular damaging agents, such as sunlight, ionizing radiation, and reactive oxygen species. With contributions from eminent researchers, this book explores the basics and current trends in this critical field. In particular, it provides essential information to scientists, pharmaceutical investigators, and clinicians interested in cancer therapy.

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Srinivasan Madhusudan, David M. Wilson III

From the Back Cover

DNA repair is a rapidly advancing field in biology and these systems represent a major defense mechanism against environmental and intracellular damaging agents such as sunlight, ionizing radiation, and reactive oxygen species. With contributions from eminent researchers, this book explores the basics and current trends in this critical field. Topics include carcinogenesis as a predictive and/or prognostic biomarker for cancer therapy, nucleotide excision repair, and tumor genetics and personalized medicine. The contributions provide essential information to scientists, pharmaceutical investigators, and clinicians interested in cancer therapy.

Edition details

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1466577436
• ISBN 13: 9781466577435
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 718
• Editor: Madhusudan Srinivasan, Wilson III David M.