BIOL 462 - Cancer Biology

Institution:

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Subject:

Biology

Description:

Explores the fundamentals of cancer development and progression. Topics include cancer cell proliferation, growth factors, and the cell cycle, apoptosis and cell survival, DNA damage and repair, oncogenes, tumor suppressor genes, and genetic and epigenetic changes that lead to tumor formation. Tumor-host interactions including tumor neovascularization, invasion and metastasis, the tumor microenvironment, and tumor immunology will be covered. Lastly, this course will explore the histopathology, screening, diagnosis, and therapeutic treatments currently available to cancer patients.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.commonwealthu.edu/

Phone Number:

(570) 389-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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