Androgen-Responsive Genes in Prostate Cancer Regulation, Function and Clinical Applications /

Recent studies demonstrated a key role of the androgen receptor in the development of castration-recurrent or -resistant prostate cancer (CRPC), which is deadly and in urgent need of more effective therapies.� Understanding the functions of androgen-responsive genes and their regulation and deregula...

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Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Wang, Zhou. (Editor)
Format: Electronic
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Springer New York : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
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Online Access:https://ezaccess.library.uitm.edu.my/login?url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-6182-1
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Summary:Recent studies demonstrated a key role of the androgen receptor in the development of castration-recurrent or -resistant prostate cancer (CRPC), which is deadly and in urgent need of more effective therapies.� Understanding the functions of androgen-responsive genes and their regulation and deregulation in prostate cancer progression may lead to new approaches to prevent and treat prostate cancer patients.� This book provides an up-to-date review of the overall androgen-responsive gene expression program and the regulation, function, and clinical relevance of both protein coding and non-coding androgen-responsive genes.� Experts in the field of androgen action and prostate cancer research discussed the importance of DNA elements, chromatin structure, cellular signaling, and cell-cell interactions in the regulation of androgen-responsive genes in the context of prostate cancer progression, including the development of CRPC.� This book is intended for individuals interested in cancer endocrinology and medical and healthcare professionals involved in prostate cancer research.
Physical Description:IX, 348 p. 43 illus., 35 illus. in color. online resource.
ISBN:9781461461821