Patient-Derived Xenograft Models of Human Cancer 2017 Edition Peter W. Gout, ISBN-13: 978-3319558240

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Patient-Derived Xenograft Models of Human Cancer 2017 Edition by Peter W. Gout, ISBN-13: 978-3319558240

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• Publisher: ‎ Humana; 1st ed. 2017 edition (July 21, 2017)
• Language: ‎ English
• 215 pages
• ISBN-10: ‎ 3319558242
• ISBN-13: ‎ 978-3319558240

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 current status 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.

Yuzhuo Wang, PhD Director, Living Tumor LaboratoryDistinguished Scientist, BC Cancer AgencySenior Scientist, Vancouver Prostate CentreProfessor, University of British Columbia675 West 10th Avenue, Room 3.122Vancouver, BC, Canada V5Z 1L3

Dong Lin, PhD, MD Research Pathologist, Living Tumor Laboratory

Peter W. Gout, PhD Scientific Consultant, Living Tumor LaboratoryHonorary Associate Professor, Department of Urologic Sciences, University of British ColumbiaEmeritus Senior Scientist, Department of Experimental Therapeutics, BC Cancer Agency, 675 West 10th Avenue, Room 5.108 Vancouver, BC, Canada V5Z 1L3

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