Retinoids: Iarc Handbooks of Cancer Prevention: v.4 (IARC Nonserial Publication) - Softcover

International Agency For Research On Cancer

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9283230043 ISBN 13: 9789283230045

Publisher: International Agency for Research on Cancer, 1999

Synopsis

The retinoids are a class of compounds structurally related to Vitamin A. In the last 30 years, more than 2,500 retinoids have been synthesized and biologically tested, with the objective of identifying those with an enhanced therapeutic ratio. The majority have been studied for their cancer-preventive activity in experimental models, and some in clinical trials in humans. In March 1999, a working group of international experts met in Lyon to consider the existing evidence on the cancer-preventive activity of nine retinoids judged to have sufficient human and/or animal data to permit evaluation. This handbook details the evidence considered, and summarizes the evaluation made be the working group.

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The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) is part of the World Health Organization. IARC's mission is to coordinate and conduct research on the causes of human cancer, the mechanisms of carcinogenesis, and to develop scientific strategies for cancer control. The Agency is involved in both epidemiological and laboratory research and disseminates scientific information through publications, meetings, courses, and fellowships.

About this edition

• Publisher: International Agency for Research on Cancer
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 9283230043
• ISBN 13: 9789283230045
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 329