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Title: Chromosomal development of cancer

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OSTI ID:56714

Chapter 30, describes the chromosomal development of cancer. It has been established through cytological research that the number of chromosomes in cancer cells often deviates greatly from the usual number in healthy cells of the host organism. This chapter includes discussions on chromosome studies in ascites tumors, stemline and tumor development, mitotic aberrations in cancer, and selection and tumor progression. 25 refs., 2 figs.

OSTI ID:
56714
Resource Relation:
Other Information: PBD: 1993; Related Information: Is Part Of Human chromosomes: Structure, behavior, and effects; Therman, E.; Susman, M.; PB: 393 p.
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English