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Biology of IGF-1: Its Interaction with Insulin in Health and Malignant States

ISBN: 978-0-470-86999-4

June 2005

288 pages

Description
An invaluable book containing a series of interdisciplinary discussions between clinical and basic scientists.  Biology of IGF-1: Its interaction with insulin and health and malignant states focuses on key issues such as:
  • the definition of danger zones
  • the development of methods for early recognition of malignant states linked to IGF-1 and/or insulin
  • possible approaches to preventative intervention
  • the relevance in this field of research to the development of novel therapeutic approaches to treating certain cancers.
About the Author
The Novartis Foundation is an international scientific and educational charity which promotes the study and general knowledge of science and in particular encourages international co-operation in scientific research.