New Frontiers in Anti-Cancer Drug Discovery

Sydney Bruce

ISBN 10: 1639873856 / ISBN 13: 9781639873852

Published by Murphy & Moore Publishing Mär 2022, 2022

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Neuware - The drugs which are used in the treatment of cancerous or malignant diseases are termed anti-cancer drugs. The different categories of anticancer drugs are antimetabolites, alkylating agents, hormones and natural products. There are some drugs which do not fall within these categories but exhibit anticancer properties. The selection of a particular anticancer drug to treat a cancer depends on various factors such as the severity of cancer, the location and the type of cancer. The side effects of the drug and whether radiation therapy or surgery can be used are also reasons which help in the determination of which drugs should be administered. This book attempts to understand the multiple branches that fall under the discipline of anti-cancer drug discovery and how such concepts have practical applications. It presents researches and studies performed by experts across the globe. Researchers and students in this field will be assisted by this book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: New Frontiers in Anti-Cancer Drug Discovery
• Publisher: Murphy & Moore Publishing Mär 2022
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1639873856
• ISBN 13: 9781639873852
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 279W x 216H x 14D millimeters 279 millimeters width by 216 millimeters height by 14 millimeters depth
• Weight: 853 grams

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Synopsis

The drugs which are used in the treatment of cancerous or malignant diseases are termed anti-cancer drugs. The different categories of anticancer drugs are antimetabolites, alkylating agents, hormones and natural products. There are some drugs which do not fall within these categories but exhibit anticancer properties. The selection of a particular anticancer drug to treat a cancer depends on various factors such as the severity of cancer, the location and the type of cancer. The side effects of the drug and whether radiation therapy or surgery can be used are also reasons which help in the determination of which drugs should be administered. This book attempts to understand the multiple branches that fall under the discipline of anti-cancer drug discovery and how such concepts have practical applications. It presents researches and studies performed by experts across the globe. Researchers and students in this field will be assisted by this book.