An immunotherapeutic intervention against tumor progression
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چکیده
Targeting the epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is emerging as a novel intervention against tumor progression and metastatic dissemination, as well as the resistance to chemo- and radiotherapy displayed by multiple carcinomas. We have recently developed an immunotherapeutic approach to target a major driver of EMT, the T-box transcription factor T (also known as brachyury). This therapeutic paradigm is currently being tested in patients with advanced carcinomas in the context of a Phase I clinical trial.
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دوره 3 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2014