MicroRNAs In Medicine

MicroRNAs in Medicine

MicroRNAs in Medicine provides an access point intothe current literature on microRNA for both scientists andclinicians, with an up-to-date look at what is happening in theemerging field of microRNAs and their relevance to medicine. Eachchapter is a comprehensive review, with descriptions of the latestmicroRNA research written by international leaders in their field.Opening with an introduction to what microRNAs are and how theyfunction, the book goes on to explore the role of microRNAs innormal physiological functions, infectious diseases, non-infectiousdiseases, cancer, circulating microRNAs as non-invasive biomarkers,and finally their potential as novel therapeutics.

Including background information on the field as well as reviewsof the latest research breakthroughs, MicroRNAs inMedicine is a one-stop source of information to satisfythe specialists and non-specialists alike, appealing to students,researchers, and clinicians interested in understanding thepotential of microRNAs in medicine and research.