Zinc Oxide Nanocrystals and High-Energy Shock Waves: A New Synergy for the Treatment of Cancer Cells

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Main Authors: Luisa Racca, Tania Limongi, Veronica Vighetto, Bianca Dumontel, Andrea Ancona, Marta Canta, Giancarlo Canavese, Nadia Garino, Valentina Cauda
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-06-01
Series:Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fbioe.2020.00577/full