NewsRx

Search our medical news database

Breast Cancer

Data from Louisiana State University provide new insights into breast cancer

Published in Cancer Weekly, October 6th, 2009

According to a study from the United States, "The anti-tumor properties of thalidomide or in combination with an oncolytic herpes virus (OncdSyn) was investigated in a mouse model of human breast cancer. To determine if thalidomide could act alone, 4T1 cells were injected into Balb/c mice."

"Tumors were sized, and the mice were fed chow or chow-containing thalidomide. After 4 days the tumor volumes were compared. To determine if thalidomide could act with the virus, tumors of mice were injected with phosphate buffered saline (PBS), or fed thalidomide with injections of PBS, or fed thalidomide with injections of OncdSyn, or received injections of OncdSyn. Thalidomide...

Want to see the full article?

We're a pay-per-view site for premium content. If you'd like to purchase this article, it's only $3.00.

Buy Now


Welcome to NewsRx!

Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of Cancer Weekly


NewsRx is Social

Follow us on your favorite social network by clicking on a button below:

Follow NewsRx on Twitter

NewsRx on Facebook

Awards

eHealthcare Leadership 2011 Winner
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2012
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2011
Best e-Business Site, 2010
Best e-Business Site, 2009
Best e-Business Site, 2008
Best e-Business Site, 2007
Best e-Business Site, 2006
Best Healthcare Content, 2005
Best Overall Internet Site, 2005
Best Interactive Site, 2005

Facts & Stats

NewsRx also is available at LexisNexis, Gale, ProQuest, Factiva, Dialog, Thomson Reuters, NewsEdge, and Dow Jones.

  • Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Health News and Media Publications
  • Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Science Publications in Biology/Physiology
  • Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top News and Media for the Business of Pharmaceuticals
  • Amazon's Alexa 2010 PageRank: #2 News and Media Site for the Pharmaceutical Industry
NewsRx on Facebook