Tumors of the Central Nervous System, Volume 7: Meningiomas and Schwannomas

by M.A. Hayat

Various aspects, including diagnosis, therapy, and prognosis, of two brain tumors (meningioma and schwannoma) , of brain tumors are discussed in this volume. Insights on the understanding of molecular pathways involved in brain tumor biology are explained. For example, the role of E-cadherin gene instability, carbonic anhydrase 11, urokinase plasminogen activator, and Wnt signaling is discussed in detail. Such information will lead to the development...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 940072893X
• ISBN13: 9789400728936
• Release Date: February 2012
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 359 Pages
• Weight: 1.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 7.0" x 10.0"