Adipose Tissue and Cancer

Kolonin, Mikhail G.

Recent studies have shown that cells from adipose tissue are capable of trafficking to tumors, thus enabling paracrine action of adipokines from within the tumor microenvironment. Increased tumor vascularization, immune system suppression and direct effects on malignant cell survival and proliferation have been investigated as mechanisms regulated by adipokines. The goal of this book is to discuss data pointing to the role of adipose tissue in cancer and to dissect individual mechanisms through which adipose tissue excess or restriction could influence cancer progression.

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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2013-07-17

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9781461476597

DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4614-7660-3

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 190