This volume presents an up-to-date handbook containing information relevant to the clinical practice of molecular genetic pathology. Part I examines the clinical areas of moleculaar biology, genomics, pharmacogenomics and proteomics,while Part II covers the molecular areas of medical geenetics, microbiology, hematology, transfusion medicine, oncology and forensic pathology. The volume provides a unique reference for the practicing pathologist and medical geneticist as well as a review book for residents and fellows in training in pathology, medical genetics and molecular genetic pathology. Provides useful and up todate references principles and explanations including relevant information tothe clinical practice INDICE: From the contents Principles of Clinical Molecular Biology.- Principles of Clinical Cytogenetics.- Diagnostic Methodology and Technology.- Instrumentation.- Tissue Microarrays and Biomarker Validation.- Laser Capture Microdissection.- Clinical Flow Cytometry.- Contemporary Concepts of Cancer Biology.- Clinical Genomics in Oncology.- Clinical Proteomics.- Fluorescence in situ Hybridization (FISH) and Conventional Cytogenetics for Hematology and OncologyDiagnosis.- Genetic Inheritance and Population Genetics.- Genetic Counseling.- Ethical and Legal Issues in Molecular Testing.- Quality Assurance and Laboratory Inspection.- Molecular Medical Genetics.- Prenatal Diagnosis.- Familial Cancer Syndromes.- Molecular Testing for Solid Tumors.- Molecular Pathology of the Central Nervous System.- Molecular Virology.- Molecular Bacteriology, Mycology and Parasitology.- Molecular Testing for Coagulopathies.- Molecular Hemoglobinopathies.- Molecular Diagnostics of Lymphoid Malignancies.
- ISBN: 978-1-58829-974-1
- Editorial: Humana
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 600
- Fecha Publicación: 01/02/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés