Of 50,000 small molecules tested to fight cancer, 2 show promise

Of 50,000 small molecules tested to fight cancer, 2 show promise
( Tufts University, Health Sciences ) A class of compounds that interferes with cell signaling pathways may provide a novel approach to cancer treatment, according to a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences early edition. The compounds, called PITs, limited tumor growth in mice by inducing cell death.

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