Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8246805 | International Journal of Radiation Oncology*Biology*Physics | 2006 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Conclusion: Administration of growth factors concomitant to radiotherapy might modify the development of kidney dysfunction. Although insulin-like growth factor-1 has previously been shown to protect the kidney, such an effect could not be demonstrated for EPO. The latter agent even increased the development of nephropathy.
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Authors
Nicolaus M.D., Andrea Schnaitera, Wolfgang A. M.D., Lu Caia, Sabine M.Sc., Nicole M.D., Markus M.D., Michael M.D., Carsten M.D.,