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Modification of Radiation Response

Cytokines, Growth Factors, and Other Biological Targets

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Editors:
  1. Carsten Nieder

    1. Klinik und Poliklinik für Strahlentherapie und Radiologische Onkologie, Klinikum rechts der Isar der Technischen Universität München, München, Germany

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  2. Luka Milas

    1. Department of Experimental Radiation Oncology, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, USA

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  3. K. Kian Ang

    1. Department of Radiation Oncology, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, USA

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  • Provides invaluable preclinical and clinical data
  • Will assist in the improvement of current radiation therapy
  • Written in close collaboration by basic scientists, radiobiologists and radiation oncologists
  • Contains in-depth reviews by well-known experts

Part of the book series: Medical Radiology (MEDRAD)

Part of the book sub series: Radiation Oncology (Med Radiol Radiat Oncol)

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Table of contents (19 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-x
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  2. Normal Tissues

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 1-1
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    2. The Potential Role of Signaling Proteins in the Acceleration of Repopulation in Normal and Malignant Tissues

      • K.-R. Trott
      Pages 3-13

    3. Role of Radiation-Induced Signaling Proteins in the Response of Vascular and Connective Tissues

      • H. P. Rodemann
      Pages 15-28

    4. Pathogenetic Mechanisms of Lung Fibrosis

      • W. Dörr, T. Herrmann
      Pages 29-36

    5. Strategies for Modification of the Radiation Response of the Lung

      • C. Nieder
      Pages 37-48

    6. Mechanisms and Modification of the Radiation Response of Gastrointestinal Organs

      • M. Hauer-Jensen, J. Wang, J. W. Denham
      Pages 49-72

    7. Mechanisms and Modification of the Radiation Response of the Central Nervous System

      • C. Nieder, N. Andratschke, K. K. Ang
      Pages 73-87

    8. Hematopoietic Tissue I: Response Modification by Erythropoietin

      • J. Dunst
      Pages 89-101

    9. Hematopoietic Tissue II: Role of Colony-Stimulating Factors

      • C. Nieder, B. Jeremic, F. B. Zimmermann, T. Licht
      Pages 103-111

    10. Oral Mucosa: Response Modification by Keratinocyte Growth Factor

      • W. Dörr
      Pages 113-122

  3. Malignancies

    1. Front Matter

      Pages 123-123
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    2. Role of Growth Factors in Tumor Growth and Progression of Gynecological Tumors

      • J. De Los Santos, J. Bonner, S. Goddard, A. Fyles
      Pages 125-138

    3. Growth Factor Expression in Central Nervous System Tumours

      • C. Nieder, N. Andratschke, J. Schlegel
      Pages 139-146

    4. Role of Growth Factors and Biological Response Modifiers in Lung, Head and Neck and Gastrointestinal Tumors

      • G. Stüben, M. Stuschke
      Pages 147-155

    5. Role of Signaling Pathway Modification

      • O. Riesterer, M. Pruschy, S. Bodis
      Pages 157-178

    6. Anti-VEGF Strategies in Combination with Radiotherapy

      • D. Zips, M. Baumann
      Pages 179-188

    7. Role of Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor and Its Inhibition in Radiotherapy

      • L. Milas, K. A. Mason, Z. Fan, K. K. Ang
      Pages 189-204

    8. Enhancement of the Radiation Response with Interleukins and Interferons

      • F. Lohr, F. Wenz, C. Herskind, J. Lohr, C.-Y. Li
      Pages 205-226

    9. Enhancement of Radiation Response with TNF/TRAIL

      • A. Munshi, R. E. Meyn
      Pages 227-240
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About this book

This book describes and summarizes the radiation responses of both normal and neoplastic tissues with a focus on rational strategies for the modification of these responses. Emerging data from molecular oncology and radiobiology that form the basis for a better understanding of radiation-induced reactions and key features of malignant growth are reviewed in depth. The book covers not only general principles of radiation-induced reactions but also a large number of preclinical and clinical data that will guide the reader through this complex and dynamic field and will provide valuable information for the development of further research projects. Many of the data reviewed in this book form a sound basis for further improvement of state-of-the art radiation therapy by integrating biological information into the process of treatment planning and delivery.

Reviews

From the reviews:

"This excellent volume gives an insight into the progress that has been made in the study of processes that control the response of cells to radiation exposure. … This is a scholarly work and both the content and presentation are of a very high standard. I would highly recommend this as a reference book to radiotherapy departments who wish to remain informed in this rapidly developing area." (Dr M Casey, RAD Magazine, September, 2003)

Editors and Affiliations

  • Klinik und Poliklinik für Strahlentherapie und Radiologische Onkologie, Klinikum rechts der Isar der Technischen Universität München, München, Germany

    Carsten Nieder

  • Department of Experimental Radiation Oncology, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, USA

    Luka Milas

  • Department of Radiation Oncology, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, USA

    K. Kian Ang

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Modification of Radiation Response

  • Book Subtitle: Cytokines, Growth Factors, and Other Biological Targets

  • Editors: Carsten Nieder, Luka Milas, K. Kian Ang

  • Series Title: Medical Radiology

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-55613-5

  • Publisher: Springer Berlin, Heidelberg

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2003

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-540-42231-0Published: 04 March 2003

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-642-62670-8Published: 21 October 2012

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-642-55613-5Published: 06 December 2012

  • Series ISSN: 0942-5373

  • Series E-ISSN: 2197-4187

  • Edition Number: 1

  • Number of Pages: X, 284

  • Topics: Imaging / Radiology, Radiotherapy, Cancer Research, Oncology

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