The Molecular Biology of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 |
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| Author:
| Upadhyaya, Meena |
| Series title: | Colloquium Series on Genomic and Molecular Medicine Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-61504-644-7 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2014 |
| Publisher: | Morgan & Claypool Life Science Publishers
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | AUD $85.00 |
Book Description:
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Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a common autosomal dominantly inherited, tumour predisposition syndrome affecting 1/3,000-4,000 individuals worldwide. This book provides an overview of the genetic and clinical aspects of NF1 and its role in both NF1-associated and sporadic tumour development. It emphasizes recent developments in this field and some promising on-going clinical trials.
Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a common autosomal dominantly inherited, tumour predisposition syndrome affecting 1/3,000-4,000 individuals worldwide. This book provides an overview of the genetic and clinical aspects of NF1 and its role in both NF1-associated and sporadic tumour development. It emphasizes recent developments in this field and some promising on-going clinical trials.