A review of hypoxic cell radiosensitization.
Despite an enormous laboratory and clinical effort, advance in patient care has not yet been achieved by hypoxic cell radiosensitization. The reasons for this are considered and suggestions made as to the future direction of work in this important field.
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Regional Center for Radiotherapy and Oncology, Mount Vernon Hospital, Northwood, Middlesex, England.
D015687:Cell Hypoxia / Q000187:drug effects / Q000502:physiology* / Q000528:radiation effects; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000532:radiotherapy*; D011838:Radiation-Sensitizing Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D011838:Radiation-Sensitizing Agents