A new type of recyclable: Finding new uses for established drugs

(Tokyo Medical and Dental University) Using cell culture and mouse model approaches, researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental University (TMDU) have found a novel drug combination that can inhibit tumor growth in oral and esophageal carcinomas. They also identified a potential biomarker that can help predict patient sensitivity to this treatment. These findings provide valuable knowledge for the fight against these deadly cancers and demonstrate a potential new use for drugs currently approved ...