Gene therapy--its potential in the management of oral cancer

Eur J Cancer B Oral Oncol. 1994 May;30B(3):143-54. doi: 10.1016/0964-1955(94)90083-3.

Abstract

Gene therapy is an important new approach to the treatment of many diseases. This review summarises the methods that are available for developing gene therapy, and demonstrates that oral cancer is probably susceptible to these approaches.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Gene Transfer Techniques
  • Genes, Tumor Suppressor / genetics
  • Genetic Therapy / methods*
  • Humans
  • Mouth Neoplasms / genetics
  • Mouth Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Mouth Neoplasms / virology
  • RNA, Antisense / genetics
  • RNA, Catalytic / genetics

Substances

  • RNA, Antisense
  • RNA, Catalytic