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. 2018;1(2):107.
doi: 10.31021/jcro.20181107. Epub 2018 Feb 27.

Optimization Of Cancer Treatment Through Overcoming Drug Resistance

Yahya I Elshimali  1   2 , Yong Wu  1   2 , Hussein Khaddour  3   4 , Yanyuan Wu  1   2 , Daniela Gradinaru  4 , Hema Sukhija  1 , Seyung S Chung  1   2 , Jaydutt V Vadgama  1   2
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Optimization Of Cancer Treatment Through Overcoming Drug Resistance

Yahya I Elshimali et al. J Cancer Res Oncobiol. 2018.

Abstract

Cancer Drug resistance is a medical concern that requires extensive research and a thorough understanding in order to overcome. Remarkable achievements related to this field have been accomplished and further work is needed in order to optimize the cure for cancer and serve as the basis for precise medicine with few or no side effects.

Keywords: Drug resistance; Malignancies; Molecular base; Optimal treatment.

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