The Insulin-like Growth Factor (IGF) System and Gastrointestinal Cancers
Author : Sweet Lin Leng
Publisher :
Page : 722 pages
File Size : 30,59 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Colon (Anatomy)
ISBN :
Biology of IGF-1
Author : Gregory R. Bock
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 18,96 MB
Release : 2005-06-10
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0470869992
Book Description
An invaluable book containing a series of interdisciplinary discussions between clinical and basic scientists. Biology of IGF-1: Its interaction with insulin and health and malignant states focuses on key issues such as: the definition of danger zones the development of methods for early recognition of malignant states linked to IGF-1 and/or insulin possible approaches to preventative intervention the relevance in this field of research to the development of novel therapeutic approaches to treating certain cancers.
Insulin-like Growth Factors and Cancer
Author : Derek LeRoith
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 19,28 MB
Release : 2011-09-18
Category : Medical
ISBN : 146140598X
Book Description
The book will detail the history, successes, and failures of targeted therapies for cancer, with a particular focus on IGF systems and cancer.
IGF and Nutrition in Health and Disease
Author : M. Sue Houston
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 41,27 MB
Release : 2004-08-04
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1592597955
Book Description
A benchmark review on how specific nutrients or adverse nutritional states impact the components of the IGF (Insulin-like Growth Factor) system and affect human health and disease. The authors describe the fundamentals of the IGF system, explain its basic mechanisms of action, illuminate its essential role in physical development across the life span, and highlight the link between normal and abnormal cellular growth resulting in tumor formation. They also fully examine the clinical aspects of nutrition and IGF, from pre- and postnatal development through old age, in the maintenance of normal metabolism, bone, and muscle health, and their role in pathological states. Special attention is given to critical illness, diabetes, gastrointestinal diseases, kidney failure, endocrine dysfunctions, cardiovascular disease, neurological disorders, and cancer, as well as to their potential for IGF therapy.
Insulin-Like Growth Factors in Development, Cancers and Aging
Author : Haim Werner
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 32,9 MB
Release : 2021-08-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 3036507701
Book Description
This Special Issue of Cells on “Insulin-Like Growth Factors in Development, Cancers and Aging” provides a collection of modern articles dealing with the role of insulin-like growth factors (IGF1) in cancer biology, aging and development. Featured articles explore basic and clinical aspects of the IGF1 system, including post-genomic analyses as well as novel approaches to target the IGF1 receptor (IGF1R) in oncology.
Physical Activity and Cancer
Author : Kerry S. Courneya
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 389 pages
File Size : 24,75 MB
Release : 2010-11-26
Category : Medical
ISBN : 3642042317
Book Description
This book explores in depth the relation between physical activity and cancer control, including primary prevention, coping with treatments, recovery after treatments, long-term survivorship, secondary prevention, and survival. The first part of the book presents the most recent research on the impact of physical activity in preventing a range of cancers. In the second part, the association between physical activity and cancer survivorship is addressed. The effects of physical activity on supportive care endpoints (e.g., quality of life, fatigue, physical functioning) and disease endpoints (e.g., biomarkers, recurrence, survival) are carefully analyzed. In addition, the determinants of physical activity in cancer survivors are discussed, and behavior change strategies for increasing physical activity in cancer survivors are appraised. The final part of the book is devoted to special topics, including the relation of physical activity to pediatric cancer survivorship and to palliative cancer care.
Insulin and IGFs
Author :
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 766 pages
File Size : 14,79 MB
Release : 2009-03-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080922155
Book Description
First published in 1943, Vitamins and Hormones is the longest-running serial published by Academic Press. The Editorial Board now reflects expertise in the field of hormone action, vitamin action, X-ray crystal structure, physiology, and enzyme mechanisms. Under the capable and qualified editorial leadership of Dr. Gerald Litwack, Vitamins and Hormones continues to publish cutting-edge reviews of interest to endocrinologists, biochemists, nutritionists, pharmacologists, cell biologists, and molecular biologists. Others interested in the structure and function of biologically active molecules like hormones and vitamins will, as always, turn to this series for comprehensive reviews by leading contributors to this and related disciplines.This volume focuses on insulin and IGFs. Longest running series published by Academic Press Contributions by leading international authorities
Insulin-Like Growth Factors in Health and Disease, An Issue of Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics
Author : Claire M. Perks
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 260 pages
File Size : 38,94 MB
Release : 2012-06-28
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1455742775
Book Description
This issue of Endocrinology Clinics, authored by experts worldwide, provides essential updates about insulin-like growth factors (IGFs). The physiology is examined, including the latest in what we have learned from animal models as well as humans. The issue also covers IGFs and IGF system in the following: growth disorders; adipogenesis and obesity; muscle function and disease; bone; cancer; cardiac function and disease; normal and diseased kidney; peripheral nervous systems; gastrointestinal diseases; diabetes and metabolism; and IGF-1 central/degenerative diseases.
The Type 1 Insulin-like Growth Factor (IGF-1) System and Chemosensitivity in Human Colorectal Cancer
Author : Jane Margaret Farmer
Publisher :
Page : 291 pages
File Size : 37,27 MB
Release : 2007
Category :
ISBN :
Book Description
Holland-Frei Cancer Medicine
Author : Robert C. Bast, Jr.
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 2004 pages
File Size : 15,85 MB
Release : 2017-03-10
Category : Medical
ISBN : 111900084X
Book Description
Holland-Frei Cancer Medicine, Ninth Edition, offers a balanced view of the most current knowledge of cancer science and clinical oncology practice. This all-new edition is the consummate reference source for medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, internists, surgical oncologists, and others who treat cancer patients. A translational perspective throughout, integrating cancer biology with cancer management providing an in depth understanding of the disease An emphasis on multidisciplinary, research-driven patient care to improve outcomes and optimal use of all appropriate therapies Cutting-edge coverage of personalized cancer care, including molecular diagnostics and therapeutics Concise, readable, clinically relevant text with algorithms, guidelines and insight into the use of both conventional and novel drugs Includes free access to the Wiley Digital Edition providing search across the book, the full reference list with web links, illustrations and photographs, and post-publication updates
