Radiation therapy INDEX

The different effects of CGs on human tumor compared to normal cells are observed. For instance, oleandrin inhibits the activation of certain transcription factors and potentiates ceramide-induced apoptosis in human tumor cells rather than in normal, primary human cells [11]. Researchers also [12] indicate that CGs sensitize human tumor but not normal cells to subsequent radiation treatment. These data suggest that it may be possible to exploit differences in the Na /K ATPase pumps of normal as opposed to tumor cells to improve the therapeutic index of radiation therapy. 

As mention above, the measurement of blood cells can contribute to the diagnosis of many disorders. So, if someone has a blood cell disorder, it can be an important index of the response of the disease to treatment. It is also important to learn the effects of drug treatment or radiation therapy. The physician can determine the effectiveness of a drug that is been given to the paient from the blood cell count [1]. 

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