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microRNA: Cancer

From Molecular Biology to Clinical Practice

  • Provides a systematic and extensive discussion of microRNA's role in various types of cancer
  • Chapter authors are distinguished experts in each clinical field and are from prominent universities and institutions
  • Comprehensively examines microRNA's role in eleven of the most prevalent forms of cancer

Part of the book series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology (AEMB, volume 889)

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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xi
  2. microRNAs in the Malignant Transformation Process

    • Anne E. Sarver, Lihua Li, Reena V. Kartha, Subbaya Subramanian
    Pages 1-21
  3. microRNA and Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

    • Dana Elena Giza, George A. Calin
    Pages 23-40
  4. microRNA in Malignant Lymphoma

    • Hiroyuki Tagawa
    Pages 41-50
  5. MicroRNAs and Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    • Pinar Akçakaya, Weng-Onn Lui
    Pages 51-70
  6. Insights into the Role of microRNAs in Pancreatic Cancer Pathogenesis: Potential for Diagnosis, Prognosis, and Therapy

    • Mohammad Aslam Khan, Haseeb Zubair, Sanjeev Kumar Srivastava, Seema Singh, Ajay Pratap Singh
    Pages 71-87
  7. microRNAs and Colorectal Cancer

    • Anna Lena Ress, Samantha Perakis, Martin Pichler
    Pages 89-103
  8. microRNAs and Prostate Cancer

    • Sajni Josson, Leland W. K. Chung, Murali Gururajan
    Pages 105-118
  9. microRNA and Ovarian Cancer

    • Ream Langhe
    Pages 119-151
  10. microRNA and Lung Cancer

    • Valerio Del Vescovo, Michela A. Denti
    Pages 153-177
  11. microRNAs and Soft Tissue Sarcomas

    • Tomohiro Fujiwara, Toshiyuki Kunisada, Koji Uotani, Aki Yoshida, Ken Takeda, Toshifumi Ozaki
    Pages 179-199
  12. microRNA and Bone Cancer

    • Mary Nugent
    Pages 201-230
  13. Erratum

    • Gaetano Santulli
    Pages E1-E1
  14. Back Matter

    Pages 231-235

About this book

This volume thoroughly explores of the functional role of microRNAs in cancer. It not only expertly describes the molecular mechanisms underlying the malignant transformation process but also compiles cutting-edge research on microRNAs in several forms of cancer, including colorectal cancer, pancreatic cancer, leukemia/lymphoma, prostate cancer, lung cancer, ovarian cancer, and bone cancer. Distinguished experts, currently working in prestigious institutions, elegantly discuss these fundamental themes. The text, which opens with a foreword by the renowned Dr. Carlo M. Croce, is enhanced by abundant color photographs, schemes, diagrams, and tables that fully support and complement the content.

microRNA: Cancer is an ideal companion to both microRNA: Basic Science andmicroRNA: Medical Evidence. Taken together, these three books provide a state-of-the-art overview of this rapidly-expanding and fascinating field, from the molecular level to clinical practice. It will be invaluable to medical students, physicians, and researchers, as a complete and unique guide in the exploration of microRNA in basic science, cancer and clinical practice.

Editors and Affiliations

  • Department of Physiology, Columbia University Medical Center, New York, USA

    Gaetano Santulli

About the editor

Dr. Gaetano Santulli received his MD and PhD at the University of Naples “Federico II”. A physician scientist, Dr. Santulli completed his postdoctoral training at Columbia University Medical Center in New York City, supported by an AHA fellowship and a Scientist Development Grant. Cardiologist, he authored more than 100 publications, including peer-reviewed articles in high impact journals, book chapters, and medical books. He is currently a faculty member of Columbia University. He lives in Manhattan.

Dr. Santulli’s expertise comprises both clinical and basic research topics, including hypertension, diabetes, angiogenesis, heart failure, arrhythmias, vascular disorders, and skeletal muscle disease. He is a member of several international academic societies, including New York Academy of Sciences, American Heart Association (AHA), American Diabetes Association, European Society of Cardiology, Endocrine Society, American Association for the Advancement of Science, European Association of Heart Failure, European Association of Echocardiography, Acute Cardiovascular Care Association, European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions. He serves on the Editorial Boards of numerous medical Journals.

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Softcover Book USD 109.99
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