Excerpt from Division of Cancer Biology and Diagnosis Annual Report, Vol. 1: October 1, 1982 September 30, 1983 In summary, both the similarities and differences among the various IF classes are intriguing. The studies described should form the basis for an understanding of the functional nature of these proteins. Meanwhile, the potential diagnostic applications of intermediate filaments can be expected to attract expanded attention. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.