Pro-senescence therapy for cancer treatment.

Nardella, Caterina; Clohessy, John G; Alimonti, Andrea; Pandolfi, Pier Paolo · Nat Rev Cancer · 2011

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Abstract

Abundant evidence points to a crucial physiological role for cellular senescence in combating tumorigenesis. Thus, the engagement of senescence may represent a key component for therapeutic intervention in the eradication of cancer. In this Opinion article, we focus on concepts that are relevant to a pro-senescence approach to therapy and we propose potential therapeutic strategies that aim to enhance the pro-senescence response in tumours.

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