Possibilities of gene therapies for cancer.
dc.contributor.author | Lashford, Linda S | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2010-03-24T10:14:58Z | |
dc.date.available | 2010-03-24T10:14:58Z | |
dc.date.issued | 1997-02 | |
dc.identifier.citation | Possibilities of gene therapies for cancer. 1997, 29 (1):1-4 Ann. Med. | en |
dc.identifier.issn | 0785-3890 | |
dc.identifier.pmid | 9073318 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10541/94796 | |
dc.description.abstract | Cancer is an acquired disease in which it is possible to identify a variety of abnormalities at a genetic level. This holds a promise that genetic manipulation of tumour cells will lead to novel therapies. As yet these approaches are constrained by available methods for obtaining gene transfer and subsequent genetic control. However, a number of strategies are already reaching the clinic, including attempts at immunotherapy, prodrug activation and improving host defence against conventional chemotherapy. Further clinical opportunities will occur with improved vector development. | |
dc.language.iso | en | en |
dc.subject | Cancer | en |
dc.subject | Experimental Cancer | en |
dc.subject.mesh | Animals | |
dc.subject.mesh | Gene Therapy | |
dc.subject.mesh | Humans | |
dc.subject.mesh | Neoplasms | |
dc.subject.mesh | Neoplasms, Experimental | |
dc.title | Possibilities of gene therapies for cancer. | en |
dc.type | Article | en |
dc.identifier.journal | Annals of Medicine | en |
html.description.abstract | Cancer is an acquired disease in which it is possible to identify a variety of abnormalities at a genetic level. This holds a promise that genetic manipulation of tumour cells will lead to novel therapies. As yet these approaches are constrained by available methods for obtaining gene transfer and subsequent genetic control. However, a number of strategies are already reaching the clinic, including attempts at immunotherapy, prodrug activation and improving host defence against conventional chemotherapy. Further clinical opportunities will occur with improved vector development. |