Gene Therapy for Cancer
2008
Gene Therapy for Cancer
publication
Author Information
Author(s): Schepelmann S, Springer C J
Primary Institution: The Institute of Cancer Research, Cancer Research UK, Surrey, UK
Conclusion
The book provides a comprehensive overview of cancer gene therapy techniques and their clinical applications, highlighting both their potential and limitations.
Supporting Evidence
- The book contains over 450 pages divided into three parts covering various aspects of cancer gene therapy.
- It includes contributions from 67 experts in the field.
- The first part discusses vector systems developed for cancer gene therapy.
- The second part introduces different strategies and targets for cancer gene therapy.
- The third part focuses on cancer gene therapies that have reached the clinical testing stage.
Takeaway
This book talks about using gene therapy to treat cancer, which is like giving special medicine that only targets the bad cells without hurting the good ones.
Limitations
The book does not include developments in cancer gene therapy from the last three years, which is a significant limitation given the rapid advancements in the field.
Participant Demographics
The contributors are mostly based in the United States.
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