Chapter
Cancer-Induced Neurogenesis
Abstract
This chapter explores what we know about the structure and function of neurons, including the identity and location of adult neural stem cells, the proliferation and specification of neural progenitors, and their suspected involvement in cancer. We begin with a brief review of conventional accounts of neurogenesis and progress toward current issues in the field. Finally, we discuss the potential influence of cancer on the formation and …
Authors
Miladinovic T; Singh G
Book title
Oncodynamics: Effects of Cancer Cells on the Body
Pagination
pp. 55-71
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
2016
DOI
10.1007/978-3-319-28558-0_3