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Covalent linking of proteins and cytokines to suture: enhancing the immune response of head and neck cancer patients.
The Laryngoscope - 1 Nov 2003
Shibuya Terry Y, Kim Sanghun, Nguyen Kevin, Parikh Parag, Wadhwa Ashish, Brockardt Chad, Do Johnny
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BACKGROUND: The immune system of advanced stage head and neck cancer patients is frequently suppressed. Poor immune function has been correlated with poor clinical outcome. Immunotherapeutic strategies have been previously attempted in an effort to enhance immune function and improve survival. Previous studies have shown surgical suture can be transformed into an immune stimulant capable of activating the T...
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