Publisher's Synopsis
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.
