Targeted Nanotechnology in Glioblastoma Multiforme
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Targeted Nanotechnology in Glioblastoma Multiforme
Gliomas, and in particular glioblastoma multiforme, are aggressive brain tumors characterized by a poor prognosis and high rates of recurrence. Current treatment strategies are based on open surgery, chemotherapy (temozolomide) and radiotherapy. However, none of these treatments, alone or in combination, are considered effective in managing this devastating disease, resulting in a median surviv...
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عنوان ژورنال: Frontiers in Pharmacology
سال: 2017
ISSN: 1663-9812
DOI: 10.3389/fphar.2017.00166