mTOR inhibition blocks tumor growth and pleural fluid accumulation in experimental murine mesothelioma

M. Vazakidou, S. Magouta, C. Moschos, M. Stratiki, C. Roussos, I. Kalomenidis (Athens, Greece)

Source: Annual Congress 2011 - Treatment options and tumour biology of malignant pleural mesothelioma
Session: Treatment options and tumour biology of malignant pleural mesothelioma
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 2947
Disease area: Thoracic oncology

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