Modification of Radiation Response
Cytokines, Growth Factors, and Other Biological Targets
1st Edition
Published on 4. March 2003
Book
Hardback
X, 284 pages
978-3-540-42231-0 (ISBN)
Description
This book describes and summarizes the radiation responses of both normal and neoplastic tissues with a focus on rational strategies for the modification of these responses. Emerging data from molecular oncology and radiobiology that form the basis for a better understanding of radiation-induced reactions and key features of malignant growth are reviewed in depth. The book covers not only general principles of radiation-induced reactions but also a large number of preclinical and clinical data that will guide the reader through this complex and dynamic field and will provide valuable information for the development of further research projects. Many of the data reviewed in this book form a sound basis for further improvement of state-of-the art radiation therapy by integrating biological information into the process of treatment planning and delivery.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
Berlin
Germany
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Practitioners and scientists in the fields of radiation oncology, radiobiology, medical oncology, and oncology in general
Illustrations
68
22 s/w Tabellen, 24 s/w Abbildungen, 14 farbige Abbildungen, 68 s/w Zeichnungen
24 black & white illustrations, 14 colour illustrations, 22 black & white tables, 68 black & white line drawings
Dimensions
Height: 27 cm
Width: 19.3 cm
Weight
1081 gr
ISBN-13
978-3-540-42231-0 (9783540422310)
DOI
10.1007/b88402
Schweitzer Classification
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Additional editions
Carsten Nieder | Luka Milas | Kie-Kian Ang
Modification of Radiation Response
Cytokines, Growth Factors, and Other Biological Targets
Book
10/2012
Springer
€53.49
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Content
From the contents: Normal Tissues: Role of Radiation-Induced Signaling Proteins in the Response of Repopulating Normal Tissues; Role of Radiation-Induced Signaling Proteins in the Response of Vascular and Connective Tissues; Pathogenetic Mechanisms of Lung Fibrosis; Strategies for Modification of the Radiation Response of the Lung; Strategies for Modification of the Radiation Response of Gastrointestinal Organs; Mechanisms and Modification of the Radiation Response of the CNS; Haematopoetic Tissue I: Response Modification by EPO; Haematopoetic Tissue II: Role of Colony-Stimulating Factors; Oral Mucosa: Response Modification by Keratinocyte Growth Factor; Malignancies: Role of Growth Factors in Tumor Growth and Progression (incl. GYN Tumors); CNS Tumors; Lung, Head and Neck, GI Tumors; Role of Signalling Pathway Modification; Anti-VEGT Strategies plus Radiotherapy; Anti-EGFR Strategies plus Radiotherapy; and further 5 chapters, Subject Index and List of Contributors.