Fusion Genes and Cancer (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9789813200937)

Development of cancer, a dreadful disease of mankind, is a multi-stage process involving numerous molecular alterations at both genomic and proteomic levels. Immense research for the past several decades in the field of cancer identified many such mutations and their role in carcinogenesis. Concept of 'fusion genes' seeded way back in 20th century has now grown into a new field of cancer research. However, there is a lack of knowledge among scientists about these fusion genes and their importance in cancer, which can be mainly attributed to unavailability of a comprehensive book on this topic. Therefore, this book is first of its kind and aims at giving a detailed idea on the formation of gene fusions and their importance in the development and progression of cancer; techniques to identify novel gene fusions; and therapeutics available to target various fusion proteins and their impact in cancer therapy by compiling the information from the literature available till date.

Author: Ajaikumar B. Kunnumakkara
ISBN-10: 9813200936
ISBN-13: 9789813200937
Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
Language: English
Published: 06/10/2017
Pages: 432
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.70lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.20w x 0.90d