Radioprotectors
Bump, Edward A.; Malaker, Kamal
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Description for Radioprotectors
Hardback. Emphasizes fresh concepts in radioprotection, aiming to inspire further basic science and clinical progress in radioprotector research. This work covers topics including early research on radioprotectors; WR-2721, an aminothiol prodrug, as a radioprotector; and, nitroxides as effective radioprotectors in vitro and in vivo. Num Pages: 448 pages, 58 black & white tables. BIC Classification: MMG; MMN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 156 x 25. Weight in Grams: 762.
Early research on radioprotectors
WR-2721, an aminothiol prodrug, as a radioprotector
New results with naturally occurring thiols
Nitroxides as effective radioprotectors in vitro and in vivo
Radioprotection ... Read more Bone marrow radioprotection with cytokines and biological modifiers
Multiple mechanisms of altering radiation response by eicosanoids
Vascular response to radiation and the importance of vascular damage to normal tissue
Modifiers of radiation-induced apoptosis
Survey of clinical trials with radioprotectors
Radiation biologists and oncologists, cancer researchers, and toxicologists will benefit from the findings discussed and strategies for future research. Show Less
It is essential to minimize damage to normal tissues during radiation therapy and many strategies have been employed in finding the best methods for radioprotection. This book integrates chemical, biological, and clinical perspectives on these strategies and developments, providing a comprehensive treatise. It emphasizes new concepts in radioprotection, aiming to inspire further basic science and clinical progress in radioprotector research. Radioprotectors: Chemical, Biological, and Clinical Perspectives includes the following topics:
Radiation biologists and oncologists, cancer researchers, and toxicologists will benefit from the findings discussed and strategies for future research.
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1997
Publisher
Taylor & Francis Inc United States
Number of pages
448
Condition
New
Number of Pages
448
Place of Publication
Bosa Roca, United States
ISBN
9780849347566
SKU
V9780849347566
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About Bump, Edward A.; Malaker, Kamal
Edward A. Bump, Ph.D., is associate professor of radiation therapy at the Joint Center for Radiation Therapy, Harvard Medical School and at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Boston, MA. Dr. Bump received his B.S. in biochemistry from Cornell University in 1970. He obtained his Ph.D. in biochemistry from Oregon State University in 1975, under the direction of Dr. Donald Reed, and ... Read more
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