Protein and amino acid metabolism in cancer cachexia
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Author
Contributions
- Pisters, Peter W. T., 1960- - Contributor
- Brennan, Murray F. - Contributor
Publication
1996 - Chapman & Hall, New York, New York (State)
Language
English
Word Count
68,750 words, Guess
Page Count
275 pages
Identifiers
- Internet Archiveproteinaminoacid0000unse
- ISBN-100412100312
- ISBN-139780412100314
- Goodreads4478893
- Library of Congress Control Number95024641
Classifications
- DDC616.99/4
- LCCRC632.P7 P76 1996
- LCCRC632.P7 P76 1995
Description
Cancer cachexia is a complex syndrome characterized by diminished nutrient intake and progressive tissue depletion manifest clinically as anorexia and weight loss. This review examines the basic research that has addressed the fundamental derangements in host intermediary protein metabolism and evaluates current therapeutic approaches to the management of cancer cachexia. This volume provides a new approach as well as a comprehensive review of current basic and clinical research.
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