| Literature DB >> 12459732 |
Abstract
Although the cytotoxic effects of viruses are usually viewed in terms of pathogenicity, it is possible to harness this activity for therapeutic purposes. Viral genomes are highly versatile, and can be modified to direct their cytotoxicity towards cancer cells. These viruses are known as oncolytic viruses. How are viruses engineered to become tumour specific, and can they be used to safely treat cancer in humans?Entities:
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Year: 2002 PMID: 12459732 DOI: 10.1038/nrc948
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Nat Rev Cancer ISSN: 1474-175X Impact factor: 60.716