Cancer Gene Therapy
New findings from L.A. Kassem and co-authors describe advances in cancer gene therapy
Published in Gene Therapy Weekly, December 23rd, 2010
2010 DEC 23 -- Current study results from the report, 'Role of erythropoeitin in prevention of chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy,' have been published. "Neurotoxicity complicates the use of several commonly administered chemotherapeutic agents (platinum based alkylating agents, taxanes and vinca alkaloids), with chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy being the most common manifestation. Structural damage to the peripheral nervous system results in positive symptoms, e.g., allodynia, hyperalgesia and pain with unpleasant features as burning and shooting," scientists writing in the Pakistan Journal of Biological Sciences report.
"Patients...
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Source: Gene Therapy Weekly (2010-12-23)
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