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BL
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| Record Number
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586576
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b415795
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| Main Entry
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Weinberg, Robert A., (Robert Allan),1942-
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| Title & Author
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The biology of cancer /\ Robert A. Weinberg
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| Edition Statement
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Second edition
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xx, 876 pages, 64 variously numbered pages :: illustrations (chiefly color) ;; 28 cm ++ 1 computer disc (digital ; 4 3/4 in.) + 1 72 x 56 cm poster (folded to 18 x 28 cm)
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| ISBN
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9780815342199 (hardback)
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: 0815342195 (hardback)
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: 9780815342205 (pbk.)
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: 0815342209 (pbk.)
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| Notes
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Accompanying DVD-ROM includes: figures in PowerPoint and JPEG formats, supplementary sidebars, mini-lectures, movies, and media guide
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Title on accompanying poster: Pathways in human cancer, revised edition
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| Bibliographies/Indexes
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Includes bibliographical references and index
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| Contents
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The biology and genetics of cells and organisms -- The nature of cancer -- Tumor viruses -- Cellular oncogenes -- Growth factors, receptors, and cancer -- Cytoplasmic signaling circuitry programs many of the traits of cancer -- Tumor suppressor genes -- pRb and control of the cell cycle clock -- p53 and apoptosis : master guardian and executioner -- Eternal life : cell immortalization and tumorigenesis -- Multi-step tumorigenesis -- Maintenance of genomic integrity and the development of cancer -- Dialogue replaces monologue : heterotypic interactions and the biology of angiogenesis -- Moving out : invasion and metastasis -- Crowd control : tumor immunology and immunotherapy -- The rational treatment of cancer
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Cancer-- Molecular aspects
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Cancer-- Genetic aspects
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Cancer cells
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Tumors-- Genetics
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Cell Transformation, Neoplastic
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| Dewey Classification
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616.99/4
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| LC Classification
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RC268.4.W45 2014
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RC268.4.W45 2014
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| NLM classification
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QZ 202W423b 2014
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