Hepatocellular Carcinoma: Basic Research (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9789535100232)

Hepatocellular Carcinoma represents a leading cause of cancer death and a major health problem in developing countries where hepatitis B infection is prevalent. It has also become increasingly important with the increase in hepatitis C infection in developed countries. Knowledge of hepatocellular carcinoma has progressed rapidly. This book is a compendium of papers written by experts to present the most up-to-date knowledge on hepatocellular carcinoma. This book deals mainly with the basic research aspect of hepatocellular carcinoma. The book is divided into three sections: (I) Biomarkers / Therapeutic Target; (II) Carcinogenesis / Invasion / Metastasis; and (III) Detection / Prevention / Prevalence. There are 18 chapters in this book. This book is an important contribution to the basic research of hepatocellular carcinoma. The intended readers of this book are scientists and clinicians who are interested in research on hepatocellular carcinoma. Epidemiologists, pathologists, hospital administrators and drug manufacturers will also find this book useful.

Author: Joseph W. Y. Lau
ISBN-10: 9535100238
ISBN-13: 9789535100232
Publisher: Intechopen
Language: English
Published: 02/10/2012
Pages: 416
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.89lbs
Size: 9.61h x 6.69w x 0.94d