Fighting Refractory Tumours with Targeted Alpha Radiation-Emitting Thorium
14.06.17
Some tumour types develop resistance to conventional treatments such as chemotherapy. Bayer scientists are exploring alpha particle-emitting radionuclides attached to antibodies that are targeted to eliminate cancerous tissue. This form of treatment could be a source of new hope in particular for patients with refractory tumours.
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