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  • Abstract A002: Physical and metabolic aspects of therapy induced senescence and polyploidy in an evolving tumor microenvironment
Title: Abstract A002: Physical and metabolic aspects of therapy induced senescence and polyploidy in an evolving tumor microenvironment
Abstract This abstract is being presented as a short talk in the scientific program. A full abstract is available in the Short Talks from Proffered Abstracts section (PR007) of the Conference Proceedings. Citation Format: Michelle R. Dawson, Deepraj Ghosh. Physical and metabolic aspects of therapy induced senescence and polyploidy in an evolving tumor microenvironment [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the AACR Special Conference: Aging and Cancer; 2022 Nov 17-20; San Diego, CA. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Res 2022;83(2 Suppl_1):Abstract nr A002.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
1825174
PAR ID:
10399766
Author(s) / Creator(s):
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Date Published:
Journal Name:
Cancer Research
Volume:
83
Issue:
2_Supplement_1
ISSN:
1538-7445
Page Range / eLocation ID:
A002 to A002
Format(s):
Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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