Fighting cancer through the study of sarcomas - Although rare, cancers of the muscle, bone or fat carry the same molecular errors as other tumors, making them ideal subjects for the discovery of new therapies Journal Article
| Authors: | Matushansky, I.; Maki, R. G. |
| Article Title: | Fighting cancer through the study of sarcomas - Although rare, cancers of the muscle, bone or fat carry the same molecular errors as other tumors, making them ideal subjects for the discovery of new therapies |
| Abstract: | An overview of sarcomas, described as cancers derived from connective tissues such as bone, muscle, fat or cartilage is presented. Genetic causes, and potential therapies, such as the use of imatinib, gefitinib, and erlotinib and their potential mechanisms of action are discussed. |
| Keywords: | gastrointestinal stromal tumor; cells; sti571 |
| Journal Title: | American Scientist |
| Volume: | 93 |
| Issue: | 5 |
| ISSN: | 0003-0996 |
| Publisher: | Sigma Xi Sci Res Soc |
| Date Published: | 2005-09-01 |
| Start Page: | 414 |
| End Page: | 421 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1511/2005.55.972 |
| ACCESSION: | WOS:000231165600024 |
| PROVIDER: | wos |
| Notes: | --- - Article - "Source: Wos" |
