Vitamin D Analogs in Cancer Prevention and Therapy
Author | : J. Reichrath |
Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages | : 448 |
Release | : 2003-06-23 |
ISBN-10 | : 3540002901 |
ISBN-13 | : 9783540002901 |
Rating | : 4/5 (01 Downloads) |
Book excerpt: A comprehensive, highly readable overview of the topics discussed at the First International Symposium on "Vitamin D Analogs in Cancer Prevention and Therapy" held in Homburg/Saar, Germany in May 2002. Leading researchers discuss our present knowledge of the vitamin D system in cancer. Topics range from the newest findings in molecular biology, epidemiology, synthesis and metabolism of vitamin D to new concepts for the use of vitamin D analogs in cancer prophylaxis and treatment. The book provides essential up-to-date information for every researcher or clinician interested in the biology of vitamin D or cancer.