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The feasibility of gene therapy in the treatment of head and neck cancer

Authors: Emanuela Vattemi, Pier Paolo Claudio

Published in: Head & Neck Oncology | Issue 1/2009

Abstract

Standard approach to the treatment of head and neck cancer include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation. More recently, dramatic increases in our knowledge of the molecular and genetic basis of cancer combined with advances in technology have resulted in novel molecular therapies for this disease. In particular, gene therapy, which involves the transfer of genetic material to cells to produce a therapeutic effect, has become a promising approach. Clinical trials concerning gene therapy strategies in head and neck cancer as well as combination of these strategies with chemotherapy and radiation therapy will be discussed.

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Title: The feasibility of gene therapy in the treatment of head and neck cancer
Authors: Emanuela Vattemi
Pier Paolo Claudio
Publication date: 01-12-2009
Publisher: BioMed Central
Published in: Head & Neck Oncology / Issue 1/2009
Electronic ISSN: 1758-3284
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1186/1758-3284-1-3

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