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Telomelysin-Radiation Combo Hits Mark in PII Esophageal Cancer Study: Oncolys
Tokyo-based biotech Oncolys BioPharma said on October 16 that a combination of its oncolytic virus telomelysin and radiation therapy met the primary goal in a domestic PII study targeting esophageal cancer. The study enrolled 37 patients with locally advanced esophageal…
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