Autophagy and Cancer

The book "Autophagy and Cancer" offers a comprehensive analysis of the role of autophagy in cancer research. Given the increasing insights into autophagy and its significance for cancer development and treatment, this work is particularly relevant. It addresses the fundamental mechanisms of autophagy, including the molecular processes that govern its induction and regulation. Furthermore, it highlights current research areas focused on modulating autophagy and discovering new drugs for cancer prevention and treatment. The authors explain how autophagy functions in both oncogenesis and tumor suppression, as well as its role in tumor development. The various chapters also explore the interaction between autophagy and cancer therapy, including the challenges arising from the pro-survival function of autophagy and the opportunities to therapeutically leverage these processes.