Psychological stress enhances tumor growth and diminishes radiation response in preclinical model of lung cancer

Volume: 146, Pages: 126 - 135
Published: May 1, 2020
Abstract
Background and purpose Patients with life-threatening illnesses, such as cancer, experience emotional distress. This study was to investigate the molecular and cellular mechanisms of relevant psychological stressor on tumor growth and therapeutic resistance. Materials and Methods Stress was induced in C57BL/6J mice bearing LLC lung tumors by exposure to a conspecific mice receiving inescapable foot shocks. Mice were irradiated at 7 Gy for 3...
Paper Details
Title
Psychological stress enhances tumor growth and diminishes radiation response in preclinical model of lung cancer
Published Date
May 1, 2020
Volume
146
Pages
126 - 135
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