1st Edition
by Charles H. Lawrie (Editor)
MicroRNAs in Medicine provides
an access point into the current literature on microRNA for both
scientists and clinicians, with an up-to-date look at what is happening
in the emerging field of microRNAs and their relevance to medicine. Each
chapter is a comprehensive review, with descriptions of the latest
microRNA research written by international leaders in their field.
Opening with an introduction to what microRNAs are and how they
function, the book goes on to explore the role of microRNAs in normal
physiological functions, infectious diseases, non-infectious diseases,
cancer, circulating microRNAs as non-invasive biomarkers, and finally
their potential as novel therapeutics.
Including background information on the field as well as reviews of the latest research breakthroughs, MicroRNAs in Medicine is
a one-stop source of information to satisfy the specialists and
non-specialists alike, appealing to students, researchers, and
clinicians interested in understanding the potential of microRNAs in
medicine and research.
