Published January 1988 | Version v1
Journal article

Effect of N-methylformamide on radiocurability of murine tumors

  • 1. Univ. of Texas, M. D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute, Houston (USA)

Description

N-Methylformamide (NMF) is a polar solvent with maturational activity, i.e., it induces malignant cells to form more differentiated phenotypes. In addition, it renders tumor cells more sensitive to chemotherapeutic drugs and ionizing radiation. In the present study, NMF failed to augment radiocurability, as measured by the single-dose TCD50 assay, of two murine tumors: an 8-mm fibrosarcoma (FSA) and a 6-mm mammary carcinoma (MCA-K). NMF, at a dose of 300 mg/kg, was given ip daily for several days before and/or after local tumor irradiation

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Journal Title
Radiat. Res.
Journal Volume
113
Journal Issue
1
Series
Radiat. Res.
Journal Page Range
199-203
ISSN
0033-7587
CODEN
RAREA