Xenograft transplantation of human malignant astrocytoma cells into immunodeficient rats: an experimental model of glioblastoma

Xenograft transplantation of human malignant astrocytoma cells into immunodeficient rats: an experimental model of glioblastoma

INTRODUCTION: Astrocytic gliomas are the most common intracranial central nervous system neoplasias, accounting for about 60% of all primary central nervous system tumors. Despite advances in the treatment of gliomas, no effective therapeutic approach is yet available; hence, the search for a more r...

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Main Authors: Flávio Key Miura, Maria Jose Ferreira Alves, Mussya Cisotto Rocha, Roseli da Silva, Sueli Mieko Oba-Shinjo, Suely Kazue Nagahashi Marie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Faculdade de Medicina / USP 2010-01-01
Series:Clinics
Subjects:
Brain tumor
Experimental model
Athymic Rowett rats
U87MG cells
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