radiosensitize

(ˌraɪdɪəʊˈsɛnsɪˌtaɪz) or

radiosensitise

vb (tr)

to make (cells) more sensitive to radiation

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Strategies to radiosensitize the lesions by means of an increased supply of oxygen or treatment of nitroimidazole analog [108] would help enhance the efficacy of RIT (PRIT).

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It has also shown benefit in the treatment of brain tumours, as a cytotoxic agent, and as radiosensitize (10).

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Gefitinib radiosensitizes non-small cell lung cancer cells through inhibition of ataxia telangiectasia mutated.

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Metformin Improves Overall Survival of Colorectal Cancer Patients with Diabetes: A Meta-Analysis

Metformin kills and radiosensitizes cancer cells and preferentially kills cancer stem cells.