
Heparanase: From Basic Research to Clinical Applications - Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology 1221 (Hardback)
Israel Vlodavsky (editor), Ralph D. Sanderson (editor), Neta Ilan (editor)- We can order this from the publisher
Written by internationally recognized leaders in Heparanase biology, the book's eight chapters offer an opportunity for scientists, clinicians and advanced students in cell biology, tumor biology and oncology to obtain a comprehensive understanding of Heparanase's multifaceted activities in cancer, inflammation, diabetes and other diseases, as well as its related clinical applications.
Proteases and their involvement in cancer progression have been well addressed and documented; however, the emerging premise presented within this book is that Heparanase is a master regulator of aggressive cancer phenotypes and crosstalk with the tumor microenvironment. This endoglycosidase contributes to tumor-mediated remodeling of the extracellular matrix and cell surfaces, augmenting the bioavailability of pro-tumorigenic and pro-inflammatory growth factors and cytokines that are bound to Heparan sulfate. Compelling evidence ties Heparanase with all steps of tumor progression including tumor initiation, growth, angiogenesis, metastasis, and chemoresistance, supporting the notion that Heparanase is an important contributor to the poor outcome of cancer patients and a validated target for therapy. Unlike Heparanase, heparanase-2, a close homolog of Heparanase, lacks enzymatic activity, inhibits Heparanase, and regulates selected genes that promote normal differentiation and tumor suppression. Written by internationally recognized leaders in Heparanase biology, this volume presents a comprehensive understanding of Heparanase's multifaceted activities in cancer, inflammation, diabetes and other diseases, as well as its related clinical applications to scientists, clinicians and advanced students in cell biology, tumor biology and oncology.
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
ISBN: 9783030345204
Number of pages: 885
Weight: 1514 g
Dimensions: 235 x 155 mm
Edition: 1st ed. 2020
MEDIA REVIEWS
"This is a very focused book and would likely be of interest primarily to basic scientists such as biochemists and cell biologists, as well as clinicians with investigative interests in numerous diseases that may involve heparanase in their pathogenesis, such as oncologists, hematologists, and nephrologists. ... This book will be a valuable resource for investigators with interest in heparanase. It represents a 'one-stop' location for data and references on heparanase. I am not aware of other books strictly focused on this subject." (George M Rodgers, Doody's Book Reviews, October 23, 2020)
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