Emerging Cancer Therapy

Emerging Cancer Therapy
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432
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9780470444672
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Новые поступления академической литературы издательства Wiley

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Explores current and emerging applications of microbes as cancer–fighting agents Today, treatment options for cancer patients typically include surgery, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and chemotherapy. While these therapies have saved lives and reduced pain and suffering, cancer still takes millions of lives every year around the world. In recent years, researchers have been working on a new strategy: developing microbes and microbial products that specifically attack cancer cells. This book breaks new ground in emerging cancer treatment modalities by presenting recent advances in the use of microorganisms and viruses as well as their products in cancer therapy. Seventeen chapters review the application of live microorganisms, high and low molecular weight products derived from microorganisms, and microbial products fused to cancer–targeting molecules. In addition, the book highlights the benefits of a multi–target approach to destroy cancercells. Readers will not...

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