Virus Used To Kill Brain Tumors In Mice
Peter A. Forsyth, M.D., of the Clark Smith Integrative Brain Tumor Center in Calgary, Canada, and colleagues assessed the ability of the virus to kill 14 malignant glioma cell types in mice and test tubes. Invasive tumor cells, the most common causes of glioma recurrence, are a major clinical challenge.
When given intravenously, the virus infected and killed all 14 cell types. Mice who were given the virus also survived longer than those who were not. The scientists did not observe any toxicity from the virus treatment.
The authors suggest that the virus could be used for multiple treatments because it can be given intravenously rather than through surgery.
Contact: Peter Forsyth
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