Author(s): Srinivasan Madhusudan (Editor), David M. Wilson III
Publisher: CRC Press
Publication Date: 22 Jan. 2013
Edition: 1st
Language: English
Print length: 718 pages
ISBN-10: 1466577436
ISBN-13: 9781466577435
Book Description
DNA repair is a rapidly advancing field in biology. DNA repair systems represent a major defense mechanism against environmental and intracellular damaging agents, such as sunlight, ionizing radiation, and reactive oxygen species. With contributions from eminent researchers, this book explores the basics and current trends in this critical field. In particular, it provides essential information to scientists, pharmaceutical investigators, and clinicians interested in cancer therapy.
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DNA repair is a rapidly advancing field in biology and these systems represent a major defense mechanism against environmental and intracellular damaging agents such as sunlight, ionizing radiation, and reactive oxygen species. With contributions from eminent researchers, this book explores the basics and current trends in this critical field. Topics include carcinogenesis as a predictive and/or prognostic biomarker for cancer therapy, nucleotide excision repair, and tumor genetics and personalized medicine. The contributions provide essential information to scientists, pharmaceutical investigators, and clinicians interested in cancer therapy.
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