Combination of conventional and new drugs enhances tumor cell death

(D'Or Institute for Research and Education) In a recent study published in the scientific journal Translational Oncology, a group of Brazilian researchers tested the therapeutic effect of a combination of conventional -- common anti-cancer agents -- and new drugs -- under clinical trials. 'The results were very exciting because the successful outcome depended on the chemotherapy regimens. On the other hand, 'wrong' combination of drugs could elicit harmful effects.'