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Autophagy modulators for the treatment of oral and esophageal squamous cell carcinomas.
Medicinal research reviews - 1 May 2020
Khan Tuhina, Relitti Nicola, Brindisi Margherita, Magnano Stefania, Zisterer Daniela, Gemma Sandra, Butini Stefania, Campiani Giuseppe
Abstract excerpt
Oral squamous cell carcinomas (OSCC) and esophageal squamous cell carcinomas (ESCC) exhibit a survival rate of less than 60% and 40%, respectively. Late-stage diagnosis and lack of effective treatment strategies make both OSCC and ESCC a significant health burden. Autophagy, a lysosome-dependent catabolic process, involves the degradation of intracellular components to maintain cell homeostasis. Targeting...
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