Recent Results in Cancer Research, Volume 164: Vitamin D Analogs in Cancer Prevention and Therapy

by J. Reichrath (Editor), W. Tilgen (Editor), M. Friedrich (Editor)

A comprehensive, highly readable overview of the topics discussed at the First International Symposium on "Vitamin D Analogs in Cancer Prevention and Therapy" held in Homburg/Saar, Germany in May 2002. Leading researchers discuss our present knowledge of the vitamin D system in cancer. Topics range from the newest findings in molecular biology, epidemiology, synthesis and metabolism of vitamin D to new concepts for the use of vitamin D analogs in cancer prophylaxis and treatment. The book provides essential up-to-date information for every researcher or clinician interested in the biology of vitamin D or cancer.

440 pages, Hardcover

First published August 30, 2012