Advances in Cancer Research
Academic Press
Published on 1. January 1953
589 pages
978-0-08-056185-1 (ISBN)
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Advances in Cancer Research
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J.P. Greenstein | A. Haddow
Advances in Cancer Research: v. 1
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01/1953
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- Front Cover
- Advaces in Cancer Research, Volume1
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Contributors to Volume I
- Editors' Preface
- Chapter 1. Electronic Configuration and Carcinogenesis
- I. Introduction
- II. Historical Survey
- III. Valence-Bond, or Resonance, Method
- IV. Molecular-Orbital Method
- V. Electrical Index for the K-Region
- VI. Possible Mechanisms
- VII. Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 2. Epidermal Carcinogenesis
- I. Introduction
- II. Experiments
- III. Sequence in Experimental Epidermal Carcinogenesis
- IV. Microscopic Properties
- V. Chemical Properties of Whole Epidermis
- VI. Integration of Data
- VII. Indications Concerning Human Epidermal Carcingenesis
- VIII. Summary
- References
- Chapter 3. The Milk Agent in the Origin of Mammary Tumors in Mice
- I. Introduction
- II. The Milk Agent and Genetic Factors
- III. The Milk Agent and Hormonal Factors
- IV. The Milk Agent and Mammary Gland Structure
- V. Inherited Hormonal Influence
- VI. Properties of the Milk Agent
- VII. Mammary Tumors in Hybrid Mice and the Milk Agent
- VIII. The Nature of the Milk Agent
- References
- Chapter 4. Hormonal Aspects of Experimental Tumorigenesis
- I. Introduction
- II. General Statements on Tumorigenesis
- III. Types of Experimental Hormonal Imbalances
- IV. Influences of Differences in "Substrate" on Differences in Response
- V. OvarianTumors
- VI. Testicular Tumors
- VII. Adrenal Tumors
- VIII. Pituitary Tumors
- IX. Lymphoid Tumors
- X. Uterine Tumors
- XI. Mammary Glands
- XII. Hormones in Relation to Tumors of the Secondary Sex Organs of Males
- XIII. Other Tissues or Organs in Which Sex or Sex Hormones Modify the Appearance of Tumors
- XIV. Urinary Tract
- XV. General Discussion
- References
- Chapter 5. Properties of the Agent of Rous No. 1 Sarcoma
- I. Introduction
- II. Agent and Host
- III. Agent and Malignant Cell
- IV. Isolation and Properties of Rous No. 1 Agent
- V. Relationship of Rous Agent to Fowl Tumors and Leucoses
- VI. Origin of Rous Agent
- VII. Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 6. Applications of Radioisotopes to Studies of Carcinogenesis and Tumor Metabolism
- I. Introduction
- II. Metabolism of Carcinogenic Hydrocarbons
- III. Other Carcinogenic Compounds
- IV. Oxidative Metabolism of Tumors
- V. Incorporation of Amino Acids into Tumor Proteins
- VI. Nucleic Acids
- VII. Miscellaneous Compounds
- VIII. Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 7. The Carcinogenic Aminoazo Dyes
- I. General Introduction
- II. Early Observations
- III. 4-Dimethylaminoazobenzene and Its Derivatives
- IV. Studies on the Hepato-Carcinogenicity of Other Azo Dyes
- V. On the Mechanism of Azo Dye Carcinogenesis
- References
- Chapter 8. The Chemistry of Cytotoxic Alkylating Agents
- I. Introduction
- II. 2-Chloroethyl Sulfides (Sulfur Mustards)
- III. 2-Chloroethylamines
- IV. 1, 2-Epoxides
- V. Miscellaneous Agents
- VI. Discussion
- References
- Chapter 9. Nutrition in Relation to Cancer
- Introduction
- I. Some General Considerations
- II. Genesis of Tumors
- III. Growth of Tumors
- IV. Nutritional State and Cancer in Man
- V. Conclusions and Commentary
- References
- Chapter 10. Plasma Proteins in Cancer
- I. Some Methods of Study of Plasma Proteins
- II. Alterations of Plasma Proteins in Neoplastic Disease
- III. Plasma Enzymes and Inhibitors
- IV. Protein-Bound Carbohydrate
- V. Discussion
- References
- Author Index
- Subject Index
