AllergoOncology
Encyclopedia
AllergoOncology is a branch of oncology
which aims at revealing the function of IgE-mediated and other Th2 immune responses against tumor
cells
in order to enhance the understanding of their biology
, and for the definition of novel treatment options against malignant diseases such as cancer
.
Oncology
Oncology is a branch of medicine that deals with cancer...
which aims at revealing the function of IgE-mediated and other Th2 immune responses against tumor
Tumor
A tumor or tumour is commonly used as a synonym for a neoplasm that appears enlarged in size. Tumor is not synonymous with cancer...
cells
Cell (biology)
The cell is the basic structural and functional unit of all known living organisms. It is the smallest unit of life that is classified as a living thing, and is often called the building block of life. The Alberts text discusses how the "cellular building blocks" move to shape developing embryos....
in order to enhance the understanding of their biology
Biology
Biology is a natural science concerned with the study of life and living organisms, including their structure, function, growth, origin, evolution, distribution, and taxonomy. Biology is a vast subject containing many subdivisions, topics, and disciplines...
, and for the definition of novel treatment options against malignant diseases such as cancer
Cancer
Cancer , known medically as a malignant neoplasm, is a large group of different diseases, all involving unregulated cell growth. In cancer, cells divide and grow uncontrollably, forming malignant tumors, and invade nearby parts of the body. The cancer may also spread to more distant parts of the...
.