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UI researchers examine potential for light, photosensitizing agents to treat soft tissue sarcoma
Monday, April 12, 2021
University of Iowa researchers are studying Photodynamic Therapy (PDT) for treating soft tissue sarcoma, a rare and difficult-to-treat cancer. They analyze the effectiveness of PDT and explore inhibiting the Hippo Pathway using Verteporfin. The team aims to develop implantable light delivery devices and conduct preclinical experiments.
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