Targeted Molecular Imaging in Oncology / Edition 1

ISBN-13: 9780387950280 Publisher: Springer New York Publication date: 11/29/2000 Edition description: 2001 Pages: 290 Product dimensions: 7.01(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.03(d) This volume is unique in reporting on strategies for the application of molecular targeted imaging agents such as antibodies, peptides, receptors and contrast agents in the biologic grading of tumors, differential diagnosis of tumors, prediction of therapeutic response and monitoring tumor response to treatment. It also includes updated information on the imaging of tumor angiogenesis, hypoxia, apoptosis and gene delivery as well as expression in the understanding and utility of tumor molecular biology for better cancer management.