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Diagnostic and Prognostic Biomarkers and Therapeutic Targets in Melanoma

Book information

Publisher
Humana Press
Year
2012
ISBN
1607614324, 9781607614326
DOI
10.1007/978-1-60761-433-3
LCC
RC262 .D49 2012
Google Books ID
-_NSds-9DJ4C
Open Library ID
OL25246546M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
6 MB (5932527 bytes)
Series
Current Clinical Pathology
Edition
1
Pages
322\337
Orientation
yes
Scanned
no
Time added
2012-03-09 12:00:00

Description

This book describes both the technologies used in the discovery of melanoma biomarkers and the clinical application of these biomarkers for diagnosis and staging of disease, determination of prognosis, treatment planning, monitoring of response to therapy, identification of novel therapeutic targets and drug development. A broad range of biomarkers (DNA/chromosomal, mRNA, microRNA, mitochondrial DNA, epigenetic and protein) is outlined. As therapies for melanoma become increasingly more target specific, the identification, validation and use of biomarkers will invariably play a greater role in the management of patients with this disease. Diagnostic and Prognostic Biomarkers and Therapeutic Targets in Melanoma is an essential resource for oncologists, dermatologists, dermatopathologists, general pathologists with an interest in melanoma, and melanoma researchers.

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