Mathematical modelling of cell population dynamics in the colonic crypt with application to colorectal cancer

Colorectal cancer has the third highest mortality and incidence rates of all cancers worldwide, but the prognosis for long-term survival is good if diagnosed early. It is a well-characterised disease, and is initiated in colonic crypts which line the colon wall. The aim of this thesis is to use math...

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Main Author: Johnston, M
Other Authors: Maini, P
Format: Thesis
Language:English
Published: 2008
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