Programmed Cell Death in Tumours and Tissues
1990
Programmed Cell Death in Tumours and Tissues
publication
Author Information
Author(s): I.D. Bowen, S.M. Bowen
Conclusion
The book provides a basic introduction to programmed cell death but lacks clarity on the various mechanisms and definitions of cell death.
Supporting Evidence
- The book serves as a basic introduction to programmed cell death.
- It discusses various definitions of cell death but lacks clarity.
- The authors' own research is presented but described parochially.
- The book is targeted at final year undergraduates or first year postgraduates.
Takeaway
The book talks about how cells can die in different ways, but it doesn't explain everything clearly.
Methodology
The authors include an appendix of methodology related to phosphatases in programmed cell death.
Potential Biases
The authors show a bias towards the role of lytic hydrolases and phosphatases in programmed cell death.
Limitations
The book does not adequately address the role of calcium in programmed cell death or the detection of apoptotic cells.
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