Study Suggests That Chemotherapy Administration Time May Impact Effectiveness
A new study has found that chemotherapy that is administered at night can target brain tumors better, as observed in mouse models, in comparison to day-time administered chemotherapy. The researchers hypothesize that the blood-brain barrier may allow the cancer treatment to pass through more easily at night. The blood-brain barrier helps prevent foreign substances such as germs and toxins from accessing the brain. However, it also makes it harder to treat tumors as it blocks chemotherapy from entering the brain. Currently, individuals on chemotherapy usually receive their treatment during the day. The team of researchers carrying out the study is…
