Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma: Prognostic Factors and Targets

ISBN-13: 9781489994196 / Angielski / Miękka / 2015 / 304 str.

Jorge J Castillo;Peter J Quesenberry

Opis

This book will be the first that focuses on solely on model organisms for lymphoma. It's editors are internationally recognized in the field.

Spis treści

Cancer Stem Cells: A Matter of Perspective.- B and T-cell development.- HIV lymphomagenesis.- Epstein-Barr Virus Lymphomagenesis and Therapeutic Targets.- Antigen driven lymphomagenesis.- Pre-clinical lymphoma models.- Prognostic factors in B-cell lymphoma.- Prognostic factors in T-cell lymphoma.- Prognostic factors in HIV-associated lymphoma.- Future directions on the treatment of aggressive non-Hodgkin lymphoma.- New monoclonal antibodies for indolent non-Hodgkin lymphomas.- Current therapies for T-cell lymphoma.- Stem Cell Transplantation for lymphoma.- Autologous stem cell transplantation in non-Hodgkin lymphoma.- The role of Stem Cell Transplantation for HIV-associated lymphoma.- Stem Cell Transplantation for T-cell lymphoma.- Index.

Blurb

Recent developments in the therapy of non-Hodgkin lymphoma have improved response and survival rates in patients with these conditions. This book is focused on the biology, prognostic factors and novel targets of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. We believe that understanding the pathophysiology of non-Hodgkin lymphoma provides a mean to improve its risk-stratification and treatment. This book is intended for medical and healthcare professionals involved in the research and clinical care of patients with non-Hodgkin lymphoma.