Role of p53 mutation in the effect of boron neutron capture therapy on oral squamous cell carcinoma

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT) is a selective radiotherapy, being effective for the treatment of even advanced malignancies in head and neck regions as well as brain tumors and skin melanomas. To clarify the role of p53 gene, t...

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Main Authors: Ohnishi Ken, Sakurai Yoshinori, Suzuki Minoru, Ono Koji, Iwai Soichi, Kato Itsuro, Fujita Yusei, Ohnishi Takeo, Yura Yoshiaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-12-01
Series:Radiation Oncology
Online Access:http://www.ro-journal.com/content/4/1/63