Targeting of cell survival genes using small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) enhances radiosensitivity of Grade II chondrosarcoma cells
Kim DW, Seo SW, Cho SK, Chang SS, Lee HW, Lee E, Block JA, Hei TK, Lee FY. Targeting of cell survival genes using small interfering RNAs (siRNAs) enhances radiosensitivity of Grade II chondrosarcoma cells. Journal Of Orthopaedic Research® 2007, 25: 820-828. PMID: 17343283, DOI: 10.1002/jor.20377.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsApoptosisApoptosis Regulatory ProteinsBcl-X ProteinBone NeoplasmsCell Line, TumorCell SurvivalChondrocytesChondrosarcomaGene Expression Regulation, NeoplasticHumansProto-Oncogene Proteins c-bcl-2Radiation ToleranceRNA, MessengerRNA, Small InterferingX-Linked Inhibitor of Apoptosis ProteinConceptsBcl-xLCell deathChondrosarcoma cellsGene silencingBcl-2Cell survival genesHuman chondrosarcoma cell lineClonogenic survival assaysChondrosarcoma cell linesNovel therapeutic conceptsCorresponding siRNAAntiapoptotic genesApoptotic pathwaySurvival genesAntiapoptotic mRNAsCell survivalXIAP geneMost chondrosarcomasAdjuvant therapySurgical resectionGenesSurvival assaysTherapeutic conceptsCell linesSilencing