Search for dissertations about: "gefitinib"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 swedish dissertations containing the word gefitinib.

  1. 1. Tumour Targeting Using Radiolabelled EGF Conjugates : Preclinical Studies

    Author : Åsa Liljegren Sundberg; Jörgen Carlsson; Lars Gedda; Vladimir Tolmachev; Erik Blomquist; Gregory P. Adams; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Radiation sciences; targeting; tumour; EGF; radionuclide; gefitinib; Iressa; ZD1839; glioma; therapy; diagnostics; Strålningsvetenskap; Radiation biology; Strålningsbiologi;

    Abstract : Tumour targeted radiotherapy is an appealing approach for treatment of disseminated tumour cells. A targeting agent that specifically binds to a structure on tumour cells is then used to transport therapeutically relevant radionuclides. The epidermal growth factor receptor, EGFR, is overexpressed on tumour cells in several malignancies, e.g. READ MORE

  2. 2. Studies on the effect of ErbB tyrosine kinase inhibitors on malignant melanoma growth and survival in vitro

    Author : Emelie Djerf; Thomas Walz; Anna-Lotta Hallbeck; Olle Stål; Curt Peterson; Johan Hansson; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Malignant melanoma has one of the fastest increasing incidences among the different types of cancerin the Western world. This raise can partly be ascribed to the change in sun habits that has takenplace during the last decades, since the major external risk factor for melanoma is exposure toultraviolet radiation. READ MORE

  3. 3. Experimental studies on ErbB targeted therapy in malignant melanoma

    Author : Emelie Severinsson; Thomas Walz; Anna-Lotta Hallbeck; Olle Stål; Olle Larsson; Linköpings universitet; []
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    Abstract : Malignant melanoma has one of the fastest increasing incidences among the different types of cancer in the Western world. This raise can partly be ascribed to the change in sun habits that has taken place during the last decades, since the major external risk factor for melanoma is exposure to ultraviolet radiation. READ MORE

  4. 4. Experimental combination therapy of brain cancer cell models

    Author : Ana-Maria Marino; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Epigenetic alterations and aberrant expression of genes controlling epigenetic mechanisms have been identified in several cancers, including medulloblastoma and glioma, the most common primary brain tumors in children and adults, respectively. We have been investigating if combination therapy using histone deacetylase inhibitors (HDACi) and receptor tyrosine kinase inhibitors (RTKi) will enhance glioblastoma and medulloblastoma cell killing. READ MORE

  5. 5. Two novel combination therapies of glioblastoma multiforme from a Cx43 perspective : studies of in vitro models

    Author : Thomas Asklund; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Glioma; gap junction; Cx43; bystander effect; HSV-tk; HDAC inhibitor; tyrosine kinase inhibitor;

    Abstract : The group of patients suffering from the malignant brain tumour glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) have a median survival of only about one year. Thus, new treatment strategies are urgently needed. Gap junctions are intercellular channels, permitting intercellular transfer of water soluble substances. READ MORE