The Molecular Biology of Cancer

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Harris Busch
Academic Press, 1974 - Medical - 638 pages
The Molecular Biology of Cancer discusses the state of progress in the molecular biology of cancer. The book describes the effects of anticancer agents on nucleolar ultrastructure; the role of chromosomes in the causation and progression of cancer and leukemia; the replication, modification, and repair of DNA. The text also describes the metabolism and utilization of messenger RNA and other high molecular weight RNA and low molecular weight nuclear RNA; the characteristics, structures, and functions of nuclear proteins; and the process of protein synthesis. Nucleotides are reviewed with regard ...

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What and Where Are the Genes?
14
Relevance of the Role of DNA as a Transmitting Substance
32
Problems in Isolation and Analysis of Nuclear Components
34
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