Patient-Derived Xenograft Models of Human Cancer

Yuzhuo Wang

ISBN 10: 3319558242 / ISBN 13: 9783319558240

Published by Springer International Publishing, Springer International Publishing Jul 2017, 2017

About this Item

This item is printed on demand - Print on Demand Titel. Neuware -This book provides a comprehensive, state-of-the-art review of PDX cancer models. In separately produced chapters, the history and evolution of PDX models is reviewed, methods of PDX model development are compared in detail, characteristics of available established models are presented, current applications are summarized and new perspectives about use of PDX models are proposed. Each chapter is written by a world-renowned expert who is conducting cutting-edge research in the field. Each of the subsections provide a comprehensive review of existing literature addressing the particular topic followed by a conclusive paragraph detailing future directions. Extensive illustrations make this an interactive text.Springer Verlag GmbH, Tiergartenstr. 17, 69121 Heidelberg 216 pp. Englisch.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Patient-Derived Xenograft Models of Human Cancer
• Publisher: Springer International Publishing, Springer International Publishing Jul 2017
• Publication Date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3319558242
• ISBN 13: 9783319558240
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 241W x 160H x 17D millimeters 241 millimeters width by 160 millimeters height by 17 millimeters depth
• Weight: 534 grams

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Synopsis

This book provides a comprehensive, state-of-the-art review of PDX cancer models. In separately produced chapters, the history and evolution of PDX models is reviewed, methods of PDX model development are compared in detail, characteristics of available established models are presented, current applications are summarized and new perspectives about use of PDX models are proposed. Each chapter is written by a world-renowned expert who is conducting cutting-edge research in the field. Each of the subsections provide a comprehensive review of existing literature addressing the particular topic followed by a conclusive paragraph detailing future directions. Extensive illustrations make this an interactive text. 

Patient-Derived Xenograft Models of Human Cancer will serve as a highly useful resource for researchers and clinicians dealing with, or interested in, this important topic. It will provide a concise yet comprehensive summary of the currentstatus of the field that will help guide preclinical and clinical applications as well as stimulate investigative efforts. This book will propagate innovative concepts and prompt the development of ground-breaking technological solutions in this field.

About the Author

Yuzhuo Wang, PhD

Director, Living Tumor Laboratory

Distinguished Scientist, BC Cancer Agency

Senior Scientist, Vancouver Prostate Centre

Professor, University of British Columbia

675 West 10th Avenue, Room 3.122

Vancouver, BC, Canada V5Z 1L3

Dong Lin, PhD, MD

Research Pathologist, Living Tumor Laboratory

Peter W. Gout, PhD

Scientific Consultant, Living Tumor Laboratory

Honorary Associate Professor, Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British Columbia

Emeritus Senior Scientist, Department of Experimental Therapeutics, BC Cancer Agency

<675 West 10th Avenue, Room 5.108

Vancouver, BC, Canada V5Z 1L3