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Redox Regulation Of Differentiation In Neuroblastoma, Anne Marie Silvis
Redox Regulation Of Differentiation In Neuroblastoma, Anne Marie Silvis
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Neuroblastoma is the most common extracranial solid tumor in childhood, ranking third in prevalence among infant cancers. Despite intensive therapy with surgery, radiation and chemotherapy, there is a high chance of tumor recurrence. These children are therefore given retinoids in the maintenance phase to differentiate the tumor cells and to avoid/lessen this incidence. Although 13-cis retinoic acid (13-cis RA) is currently used to treat neuroblastoma, there is much evidence supporting the prevalence of its metabolite, all-trans retinoic acid (ATRA), to be the main signaling retinoid in vivo.
The SK-N-SH neuroblastoma cell line, which is composed of three sub-types: sympatheoadrenal neuroblasts …