Farzad Taghizadeh-Hesary - Böcker

Mitochondria and Cancer: From Basic Science to Clinical Applications-Understanding Pathogenesis, Therapy Resistance, and Disease Relapse offers comprehensive perspectives about the role of mitochondria in cancer biology and treatment. This book integrates fundamental scientific knowledge with clinical relevance, presenting recent findings that will engage oncology researchers and provide valuable recommendations for cancer prevention and prognosis. In response to the rising global cancer incidence, this book serves as a comprehensive guide to mitochondrial metabolism in oncology, furthering cancer study and management. It explores a wide range of topics that highlight the multifaceted role of mitochondria in cancer, including tumor microenvironment, cancer stem cells, microbiota, resistance mechanisms, mitochondria-enhancing strategies, and targeted therapies. It includes technical details, research findings, and discussions on the implications of mitochondrial research in cancer treatment and management. Its distinguishing aspects include its comprehensive coverage and diverse perspectives from global experts, providing a well-rounded view of current research.Delivers an in-depth analysis of how mitochondrial alterations contribute to cancer formation, disease progression, and resistance to conventional and targeted therapiesPresents comprehensive insights into the dynamic interactions between mitochondria in cancer cells, tumor microenvironment, and microbiota, highlighting their collective influence on cancer progression and therapeutic outcomesCombines fundamental scientific knowledge with clinical relevance, covering a wide array of topics from mitochondrial metabolism to innovative therapeutic strategies

Signaling Pathways in Breast Cancer: Molecular Mechanisms, Therapeutic Strategies, and Multidrug Resistance provides an in-depth exploration of the complex molecular mechanisms that drive breast cancer progression. The book focuses on critical signaling pathways, including PI3K/Akt/mTOR, MAPK/ERK, JAK/STAT, Wnt/?-catenin, and Notch, elucidating their roles in tumor development, survival, and therapeutic resistance. The content offers a comprehensive overview of these pathways, detailing their dysregulation in breast cancer and implications for targeted therapeutic strategies. It discusses FDA-approved treatments, emerging therapies, and the mechanisms behind drug resistance, integrating recent research findings to highlight novel molecular targets and biomarker discovery. This book serves as a valuable resource for researchers, clinicians, and students, bridging the gap between basic molecular biology and clinical applications. By providing structured insights into complex signaling networks and therapeutic interventions, it equips readers with essential knowledge for developing innovative approaches to breast cancer management and improving patient outcomes.Provides a detailed exploration of critical signaling pathways such as PI3K/Akt, MAPK, JAK/STAT, and Notch, elucidating their roles in tumor initiation, progression, and resistance to therapyDiscusses FDA-approved targeted therapies and emerging treatment strategies, including immunotherapy and personalized medicineAddresses mechanisms of drug resistance and potential strategies for overcoming resistanceIncludes case studies and biomarker-based approaches that link molecular mechanisms to clinical outcomesOffers insights into ongoing clinical trials and future directions in breast cancer therapy

This book offers a wide perspective on the fundamental and state-of-the-art knowledge in radiobiology, radiation oncology, and the connection between both fields. Chapters incorporate basic concepts of cancer biology and radiobiology with advances in radiotherapy in cancer treatment for various types of cancer. Chapters review one or more areas of radiation oncology with topics ranging from the application of radiotherapy in various cancers, the use of advanced techniques such as FLASH radiotherapy, applications of artificial intelligence in treatment planning, and more importantly, the current and potential strategies to reduce the toxic effects of radiation. This book incorporates interdisciplinary concepts by exploring recent approaches like radiogenomics for personalizing radiotherapy and the effects of the microbiome on radiation research.Teaching the basics of radiobiology and connections between the theory and the practical aspects of radiotherapy techniques, this book is a useful reference for cancer researchers, practitioners, interdisciplinary researchers in related fields, and students in radiation oncology and radiobiology. Through this integration of strong scientific foundations and clinical applicability, this book provides future research directions and rationales for readers looking to expand their knowledge about radiation with the most recent and essential data on the subject.