## Abstract ## Background. Gene therapy that uses delivery of the sodiumβiodide symporter (NIS) gene followed by radioiodide administration has been proposed as a novel form of radiotherapy for nonthyroidal cancers. ## Methods. In vitro [^125^I] iodide accumulation and efflux from cells was dete
Genetically targeted radiotherapy of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma
β Scribed by Andrew W. Gaut; Kimberly Krager; Frederick E. Domann
- Book ID
- 116809605
- Publisher
- SAGE Publications
- Year
- 2004
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 36 KB
- Volume
- 131
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0194-5998
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