Drug Targeting Complexity: Tissue-Specific Regulation and Molecular Paradigms in Cancer Therapy

Lalit Kumar (Curatore)

Dalapathi Gugulothu (Curatore)

Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc, 2026

Drug Targeting Complexity: Tissue-Specific Regulation and Molecular Paradigms in Cancer Therapy presents a rigorous examination of advanced strategies for the selective targeting of neoplastic cells and their distinct microenvironments. This comprehensive volume elucidates both tissue-specific and tumor-specific molecular targets, clarifying how these methodologies can significantly enhance therapeutic precision while mitigating off-target effects. The initial section of the text provides an in-depth analysis of tissue-specific regulatory targets across various organs, including the liver, lungs, brain, skin, and bones. It delineates the critical mediators and mechanisms that govern tumor immunity, thereby identifying novel therapeutic avenues. Each chapter meticulously evaluates key regulatory molecules such as TGF-β, CTLA-4, and IL-10, exploring their roles in tumorigenesis and the potential for targeted interventions across a spectrum of malignancies. Subsequent sections focus on tumor tissue-specific molecular targets, encompassing immunological checkpoints, growth factors, and signaling pathways pertinent to cancers of the liver, stomach, ovary, prostate, and colon. The text provides insights into the application of monoclonal antibodies and molecular inhibitors as strategies to impede cancer progression and address therapeutic resistance. Concluding chapters address emerging therapeutic paradigms, including precision medicine and nanotechnology.

• Curatore: Lalit Kumar, Dalapathi Gugulothu
• Editore: Elsevier Science Publishing Co Inc
• Anno: 2026
• Rilegatura: Paperback / softback
• Pagine: 500 p.
• Dimensioni: 235 x 191 mm
• Peso: 450 gr.
• EAN: 9780443438462

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