An insight into tumoral hypoxia: the radiomarkers and clinical applications
Tumoral hypoxia is related to severe structural abnormalities of tumor microvessels, leading to deteriorated O2 diffusion. This decreased O2 concentration in cancer cells compromises cellular functions, besides being responsible for resistance to radiation therapy. Consequently, it is very important...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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PAGEPress Publications
2011-12-01
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Series: | Oncology Reviews |
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Online Access: | http://www.oncologyreviews.org/index.php/or/article/view/73 |