This book provides an update on the current understanding of various aspects of bladder cancer biology and introduces clinical manifestations together with current and novel treatment aspects. Key concepts covered include epidemiology and genetic predisposition to bladder cancer, insights into the mutational events and molecular pathogenesis of bladder cancer, detailed analyses of tumor subtypes, and references to common experimental models used in the study of bladder cancer. The book addresses critical issues such as the molecular features that contribute to the development of bladder cancer, the impact of the tumor microenvironment on disease progression, and the potential of novel urine- and blood-based biomarkers for diagnosis and treatment. Innovative therapeutic applications are also explored, including targeting immune checkpoints and personalized medicine approaches. Aimed at early career and experienced researchers or clinicians alike, this volume provides an interdisciplinary understanding of bladder cancer. Delving into the biology, pathology, and clinical aspects of the disease, it serves as an indispensable resource for understanding bladder cancer's complexity.
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Part I. Fundamentals of Bladder Cancer.- Chapter 1. Epidemiology of Bladder Cancer.- Chapter 2. Genetic Predisposition to Bladder Cancer.- Chapter 3. Human Urothelium.- Chapter 4. Bladder Cancer Pathology.- Chapter 5. Overview of Standard Therapy of Non Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer.- Chapter 6. Overview of Standard Therapy of Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer.- Part II. Molecular Genetics and Oncogenesis in Bladder Cancer.- Chapter 7. From Normalcy to Neoplasia: Mutational Events during Bladder Tumor Evolution.- Chapter 8. Cell Cycle Regulators as Oncogenic Drivers in Bladder Cancer.- Chapter 9. DNA Repair Pathway Alterations in Bladder Cancer.- Chapter 10. DNA Methylation and Chromatin Regulators in Bladder Cancer.- Part III. Pathogenesis and Microenvironment Dynamics in Bladder Cancer.- Chapter 11. Molecular Pathogenesis: Field Cancerization and Clonal Evolution in Urothelial Cancer Initiation and Progression.- Chapter 12. The Bladder Tumor Microenvironment.- Part IV. Molecular and Histological Subtypes of Bladder Cancer.- Chapter 13. Molecular Subtypes of Non-Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer.- Chapter 14. Molecular Subtypes of Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer.- Chapter 15. Molecular Features of Divergent Differentiation and Histological Subtypes in Bladder Cancer.- Part V. Experimental Models of Bladder Cancer.- Chapter 16. The Emerging Landscape of Mouse Bladder Cancer Models.- Chapter 17. In Vitro Bladder Cancer Models.- Part VI. Biomarkers for Diagnosis and Treatment of Bladder Cancer.- Chapter 18. Urine Biomarkers for Bladder Cancer Diagnosis and Screening.- Chapter 19. Blood-Based Biomarkers for Bladder Cancer Diagnosis and Prognosis.- Chapter 20. Mechanisms and Biomarkers of Response to BCG and Chemotherapy in Bladder Cancer.- Part VII. Therapeutic Application based on Molecular Insights.- Chapter 21. New Treatment Approaches in Non-Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer.- Chapter 22. New Treatment Approaches in Muscle-Invasive Bladder Cancer.- Chapter 23. Targeting the Immune Checkpoint in Bladder Cancer.- Part VIII. Future Directions in Bladder Cancer Research.- Chapter 24. Future Directions in Bladder Cancer Research and Clinical Implications.
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This book provides an update on the current understanding of various aspects of bladder cancer biology and introduces clinical manifestations together with current and novel treatment aspects. Key concepts covered include epidemiology and genetic predisposition to bladder cancer, insights into the mutational events and molecular pathogenesis of bladder cancer, detailed analyses of tumor subtypes, and references to common experimental models used in the study of bladder cancer. The book addresses critical issues such as the molecular features that contribute to the development of bladder cancer, the impact of the tumor microenvironment on disease progression, and the potential of novel urine- and blood-based biomarkers for diagnosis and treatment. Innovative therapeutic applications are also explored, including targeting immune checkpoints and personalized medicine approaches. Aimed at early career and experienced researchers or clinicians alike, this volume provides an interdisciplinary understanding of bladder cancer. Delving into the biology, pathology, and clinical aspects of the disease, it serves as an indispensable resource for understanding bladder cancer's complexity.
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Discusses the molecular pathogenesis of bladder cancer Highlights experimental models to study bladder cancer Outlines therapeutic approaches based on the molecular understanding of bladder cancer

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ISBN
9783031685040
Publisert
2025-01-16
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Vendor
Springer International Publishing AG
Høyde
254 mm
Bredde
178 mm
Aldersnivå
Upper undergraduate, P, 06
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Product language
Engelsk
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Biographical note

Maggie Knowles, PhD is Emeritus Professor of Experimental Cancer Research at the University of Leeds in the UK. She has worked on bladder cancer for more than forty years with the goal of improving disease management through molecular studies.  Her work has included identification of key genes involved in the development of bladder cancer, sub-classification of non-invasive tumours through genomic and transcriptional analyses and development of in vitro models for preclinical validation of potential therapeutic targets and improved understanding of gene function.  Her extensive publications and leadership roles have played an important part in shaping bladder cancer research over the past two decades.

Lars Dyrskjøt, PhD, is a Professor of Molecular Medicine at Aarhus University in Denmark, where he leads a team focused on translational bladder cancer research. His work has greatly enhanced understanding of the disease’s molecular pathogenesis, especially through the identification of prognostic and predictive biomarkers in early-stage bladder cancer, and the innovative use of liquid biopsies for monitoring and guiding treatment in advanced bladder cancer. With his extensive publications and leadership roles in international cancer research initiatives, Prof. Dyrskjøt plays a crucial role in advancing the global discourse on bladder cancer.