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Cancer Gene Therapy Clinical Trial
Researchers from University of Queensland, Department of Medicine detail findings in cancer gene therapy clinical trial
March 18th, 2008
A new study, 'Bacterial targeted tumour therapy-dawn of a new era,' is now available. According to a study from Brisbane, Australia, "Original observation of patients' spontaneous recovery from advanced tumours after an infection or a 'fever' inspired extensive research. As a result, Coley's toxin for the therapy of sarcomas and live Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) for bladder cancer were born." "In addition, three genera of anaerobic bacteria have been shown to specifically and preferentially target solid tumours and cause significant tumor lyses. Initial research had focused on determining the best tumor colonizing bacteria, and assessing the therapeutic efficacy of...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2008-03-18)
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