Nicotine-induced resistance of non-small cell lung cancer to treatment – possible mechanisms

Cigarette smoking is the leading risk factor of lung cancer. Data from several clinical studies suggest that continuation of smoking during therapy of tobacco-related cancers is associated with lower response rates to chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy, and even with decreased survival. Although nicot...

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Main Authors: Rafał Czyżykowski, Joanna Połowinczak-Przybyłek, Piotr Potemski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Index Copernicus International S.A. 2016-03-01
Series:Postępy Higieny i Medycyny Doświadczalnej
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Online Access:http://www.phmd.pl/fulltxt.php?ICID=1196391