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WITHAFERIN A: A NOVEL THERAPEUTIC APPROACH FOR MALIGANT BRAIN TUMORS

@inproceedings{Grogan2014WITHAFERINAA,
  title={WITHAFERIN A: A NOVEL THERAPEUTIC APPROACH FOR MALIGANT BRAIN TUMORS},
  author={Patrick T. Grogan},
  year={2014}
}
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Glioblastoma Stem Cells and Withaferin A, A Review
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Treatment of adult and pediatric high-grade gliomas with Withaferin A: antitumor mechanisms and future perspectives
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Withaferin A (WA), utilized in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries, is attracting attention for its antitumor capabilities and is relatively nontoxic and has shown potential in crossing the blood–brain barrier.
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This review focuses on the use of Withaferin A alone, or in combination with other treatments, as a newer option for therapy against the most aggressive variant of brain tumors, Glioblastoma.

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