Reichrath Molecular Mechanisms of Basal Cell and Squamous Cell Carcinomas

1. Auflage 2007
ISBN: 978-0-387-35098-1
Verlag: Springer-Verlag
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: Wasserzeichen (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 137 Seiten

This book provides a comprehensive, highly readable overview of our current knowledge of the molecular pathology of basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas. The chapters present the newest findings in epidemiology, photocarcinogenesis, genetics, immunology and molecular pathology of these epithelial skin tumours. The book will interest researchers or clinicians interested in the carcinogenesis and biology of basal cell or squamous cell carcinomas.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Reichrath, Jorg

Reichrath, Jörg

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1;Dedication;5
2;CONTENTS;6
3;EDITOR;9
4;CONTRIBUTORS;9
5;PREFACE;12
6;The Epidemiology of Basal Cell and Squamous Cell Carcinoma;13
7;Histology of Epithelial Sldn Tumors;22
8;UV Damage and DNA Repair in Basal CeU and Squamous Cell Carcinomas;30
9;Papillomavirus Infections and Cancerogenesis of Squamous Cell and Basal Cell Carcinomas;43
10;The Immune System and Nonmelanoma Skin Cancers;55
11;Cytogenetics of Basal Cell Carcinoma and Squamous Cell Carcinomas;61
12;The Hedgehog Signaling Pathway and Epithelial Skin Cancer;70
13;p53 Protein and Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer;78
14;TGF-ß Pathway and Cancerogenesis of Epithelial Skin Tumors;92
15;PDGF Pathways and Growth of Basal Cell and Squamous Cell Carcinomas;106
16;Apoptosis and Guicerogenesis of Basal Cell and Squamous Cell Carcinoma;120
17;The Role of Telomerase for Cancerogenesis of Basal Cell and Squamous Cell Carcinomas;127
18;Index;146