Volatile Organic Compounds - 9783031834059

Volatile Organic CompoundsNew Potential Biomarkers for Colorectal Cancer\nAuthor(s): Arcangelo Picciariello, Donato F. Altomare\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Springer International Publishing AG, Switzerland\nImprint: Springer International Publishing AG\nISBN-13: 9783031834059, 978-3031834059\nSynopsis\nThis book is a ground-breaking exploration into the world of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and their potential as novel biomarkers for colorectal cancer. Throughout this book, readers will learn about the latest research on VOCs, their production, release, and detection in various body fluids. At the heart of this book is the matter of early diagnosis and screening for colorectal cancer using these biomarkers.\n\nThe chapters cover topics such as the production of VOCs in neoplasia, their release into the gut and bloodstream, and their detection in feces, exhaled breath, and urine. The authors provide an expert analysis of various analytical platforms used for VOC detection and i.