Effect of valproic acid on survival in glioblastoma: A prospective single-arm study

Effect of valproic acid on survival in glioblastoma: A prospective single-arm study

Background: Retrospective evidence suggests that valproic acid (VPA), an antiepileptic drug, is associated with improved outcomes in glioblastoma. The exact mechanism of interaction of VPA with radiation and temozolomide (TMZ) is still unclear. Laboratory studies show that VPA can enhance tumor cell...

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Main Authors: Deepthi Valiyaveettil, Monica Malik, Deepa M Joseph, Syed Fayaz Ahmed, Syed Akram Kothwal, M Vijayasaradhi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Pvt. Ltd. 2018-01-01
Series:South Asian Journal of Cancer
Subjects:
Chemoradiation
glioblastoma
survival
valproic acid
Online Access:http://journal.sajc.org/article.asp?issn=2278-330X;year=2018;volume=7;issue=3;spage=159;epage=162;aulast=Valiyaveettil

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