Vitamin A and Retinoids An Update of Biological Aspects and Clinical Applications (Molecular and Cell Biology Updates)

Description

Rapid progress has been made in our understanding of the molecular mechanisms of cell growth and oncogenesis during the past decade. Special attention has been given to the presentation of the frequently neglected close correlation between changes in signal transduction and metabolic pathways during oncogenesis. This book advances the knowledge of mechanisms regulating metabolism and functioning of vitamin A and offers the most recent results of research on the clinical efficiency of retinoids in skin disorders and cancer. The book presents recent findings on the regulation of cell growth in normal and neoplastic tissues by growth factors including hormones and by the activation and inactivation of oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes respectively. It also offers a survey of the molecular and cell biochemistry of retinoids. Basic researchers in biochemistry pharmacology and cell biology as well as clinicians will find this book very informative and up to date. This book advances the knowledge of mechanisms regulating metabolism and functioning of vitamin A and offers the most recent results of research on clinical efficiency of retinoids in skin disorders and cancer. Basic researchers in biochemistry pharmacology cell biology and clinicians will find this book very informative and up to date. The chapters organized in six sections are contributed by leading scientists who have been working in the retinoid field for decades. Their experience and competence is aknowledged worldwide.

Manufacturer: Birkh user;
Model: ;
MPN: biography;
Part Number: biography;
UPC: ;
Color: ;
Brand: ;
Department: ;
Size: ;
Warranty: ;
Label: Birkh user;
Amazon Sale Rank: 15824140;