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Potentiation of cytotoxicity of 5-thio-D-glucose on hypoxic cells by hyperthermia

Conference · · Int. J. Radiat. Oncol., Biol. Phys.; (United States)
OSTI ID:6786527
The combined effects of hyperthermia and 5-thio-D-glucose on cell survival was studied in vitro. 5-thio-D-glucose was selectively cytotoxic to hypoxic mastocytoma P815-X2 cells of DBA/2J mice and Chinese hamster V79-171b cells and the selective cytotoxicity was potentiated by mild hyperthermia at 40 to 42/sup 0/C. We conclude therefore that it may be possible to eliminate the radioresistant hypoxic cells in tumors by proper combination of 5-thio-D-glucose and hyperthermia with minimal damage to oxic normal tissues.
Research Organization:
Univ. of Minnesota, Minneapolis
OSTI ID:
6786527
Conference Information:
Journal Name: Int. J. Radiat. Oncol., Biol. Phys.; (United States) Journal Volume: 5:7
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English