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16 However, since we experienced no cases of PHLF in the ALPPS group we cannot make a definite conclusion in this patient population. However, we also found an extremely interesting improvement in mitochondrial respiration and function from T1 to T2, in spite of a more extensive parenchymal ...
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4. Immunotherapy Targeting STn The exploitation of the patient's own immune system, i.e. immunotherapy, to control cancer growth rises as an attractive approach, offering the potential of enhancing the effects of conventional treatment such as post-surgery radiotherapy or chemotherapy, without ...