The kallikrein-related peptidases (KLKs) and their encoding genes have increasingly attracted attention among scientists and clinicians worldwide as they represent interesting and functionally distinct biomarkers both under physiological and pathophysiological conditions. The first volume of this book set on kallikrein-related peptidases is concerned with the characterization, regulation, and interactions of these proteases within the protease web. The second volume reviews the role of these proteases as biomarkers in a wide range of malignancies including cancers of the lung, prostate,...

Various KLK proteins and their encoding genes have attracted increased attention among scientists and clinicians worldwide since they represent very interesting and functionally distinct biomarkers, particularly, in cancer. This book reviews the role of kallikrein-related peptidases (KLKs) in a wide range of cancers, including lung, prostate, breast and ovarian cancer. It provides clinicians, physician scientists and researchers with a comprehensive overview on the clinical relevance of KLK expression in various malignancies.