Normal and Malignant Liver Cell Growth (Hardcover)

by W.E. Fleig (Editor)
Key Phrases: liver mass restoration, liver cell growth, negative growth regulatory pathways, Proc Natl Acad Sci, Biol Chem, Cancer Res (more...)

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Product Description
Although cell turnover in normal adult liver is extremely low, hepatic tissue is notorious for its almost infinite capacity to regenerate in cases of viral, toxic or traumatic damage. Hepatocellular carcinoma is one of the most frequent malignancies worldwide and causes more than a million deaths per year. The mechanisms governing normal proliferation and malignant transformation of liver cells are of utmost interest for the understanding of regeneration and hepatocarcinogenesis and for the development of new therapeutic strategies. Therefore, the International Falk Workshop held in Halle, Germany, on January 29--30 1998, focused on the issues of normal and malignant liver cell growth. Knowledge in this area of research has expanded rapidly during recent years. This book of proceedings summarizes the latest advances both in basic science and clinical research. Stimulating discussion set the basis for the development of new strategies in diagnosis and treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma and for the manipulation of regeneration in cases of acute or chronic loss of functional liver tissue.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 247 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (December 31, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0792387481
• ISBN-13: 978-0792387480
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6 x 0.8 inches
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