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OverviewAndrogens and androgen receptors (AR) play critical roles in the development and progression of prostate cancer, the most frequently diagnosed cancer and second leading cause of cancer death in US males. AR is an androgen-dependent DNA-binding transcription factor that regulates the expression of androgen-responsive genes. Identification and characterization of androgen-responsive genes provide insights into the cellular mechanisms of androgen action and may lead to new approaches in diagnosis, prognosis, prevention and/or treatment of prostate cancer. This volume provides critical information from well respected experts in the field. Some of the exciting topics include the new understanding of mechanisms underlining the regulation of androgen-responsive gene expression, and functions of various androgen-responsive genes in biological processes essential in carcinogenesis including cell growth, angiogenesis, and epithelial-to-mesenchyme transition (EMT). Other important aspects addressed are the current and potential clinic applications of knowledge on androgen-responsive gene regulation and function. This book is intended for researchers, scientists, faculty, and advanced graduate students with an interest in androgen action and prostate cancer. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Zhou WangPublisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Imprint: Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Edition: 2013 ed. Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 6.623kg ISBN: 9781461461814ISBN 10: 1461461812 Pages: 348 Publication Date: 16 February 2013 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationThe volume editor, Dr. Zhou Wang, is well-noted in the field of prostate cancer and he is theChair for Urological Research at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, as well as the co-director of Urological and Prostate Cancer Program at the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute.He has also conducted several scientific reviews for several top journals in the area of cancer research. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |