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Mathematical models of targeted cancer therapy

Improved understanding of the molecular underpinnings of cancer initiation and progression has led to the development of targeted cancer therapies. The importance of these new methods of cancer treatment necessitates further research into the dynamic interactions between cancer cells and therapeutic...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Abbott, L H, Michor, F
Formato: Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Nature Publishing Group 2006
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2360553/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17031409
http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/sj.bjc.6603310
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Sumario:Improved understanding of the molecular underpinnings of cancer initiation and progression has led to the development of targeted cancer therapies. The importance of these new methods of cancer treatment necessitates further research into the dynamic interactions between cancer cells and therapeutic agents, as well as a means of analysing their relationship quantitatively. The present review outlines the application of mathematical modelling to the dynamics of targeted cancer therapy, focusing particular attention on chronic myeloid leukaemia and its treatment with imatinib (Glivec).