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Review

Human Solid Tumors and Clinical Relevance of The Enhanced Permeation and Retention Effect: A ‘Golden Gate’ for Nanomedicine in Preclinical Studies?

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Pages 169-190 | Received 02 Oct 2022, Accepted 14 Feb 2023, Published online: 12 Apr 2023

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