Liposome composition and method for administration of a radiosensitizer
The present invention relates to a composition and method for administration of a radiosensitizer to enhance radiation treatment as a part of cancer therapy. A method for administering a radiosensitizer to a tumor site in a subject is described. The method includes preparing liposomes composed of a...
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| Zusammenfassung: | The present invention relates to a composition and method for administration of a radiosensitizer to enhance radiation treatment as a part of cancer therapy.
A method for administering a radiosensitizer to a tumor site in a subject is described. The method includes preparing liposomes composed of a vesicle-forming lipid and a lipid-derivatized radiosensitizer. In one embodiment, the radiosensitizer is dipalmitoyl-5-iodo-2′-deoxyuridine. A method for preparing the liposome composition including the lipid-derivatized radiosensitizer is also disclosed. |
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