Ovarian Cancer
Research in the Area of Ovarian Cancer Reported from Medical College
Published in Gene Therapy Weekly, March 1st, 2012
2012 MAR 1 -- Research findings, "Autocrine production of interleukin-8 confers cisplatin and paclitaxel resistance in ovarian cancer cells," are discussed in a new report. "It has been widely reported that interleukin-8 (IL-8) is overexpressed in ovarian cyst fluid, ascites, serum, and tumor tissue from ovarian cancer (OVCA) patients, and elevated IL-8 expression correlates with a poor final outcome and chemosensitivity. However, the role of IL-8 expression in the acquisition of the chemoresistance phenotype and the underlining mechanisms of drug resistance in OVCA cells are not yet fully understood," scientists writing in the journal Cytokine report.
...
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.
Welcome to NewsRx!
Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of Gene Therapy Weekly
Source: Gene Therapy Weekly (2012-03-01)
More Articles from Gene Therapy Weekly
- Epithelial Cells
Data from M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Provide New Insights into Epithelial Cells - Gene Therapy
Data from University Hospital Provide New Insights into Gene Therapy - Gene Therapy
Data on Gene Therapy Discussed by Researchers at University of Bordeaux - Gene Therapy
Data on Gene Therapy Discussed by Researchers at University of California - Gene Therapy
Findings from IDIBELL in Gene Therapy Reported - Antisense Technology
Findings from Scripps Research Institute Provide New Insights into Antisense Technology - More from this issue of Gene Therapy Weekly
NewsRx is Social
Follow us on your favorite social network by clicking on a button below:
Top Medical Newsletters
Awards
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
