But it's still in early stages of development. engineering
A molecule found in a Himalayan fungus could be the breakthrough cancer patients have been waiting for.produced from the"magical" chemical has been found to be an immensely effective anti-cancer drug: NUC-7738, developed by researchers at the University of Oxford in collaboration with the U.K.
NUC-7738 is still in the early stages of development, so it's not yet accessible as a medicine; however, the newly announced clinical trial findings look promising for the drug candidate, indicating that it could provide a new therapy option for cancer patients. cordycepin . Cordycepin, also known as 3'-deoxyadenosine , is a naturally occurring nucleoside analog that was first found in the parasitic fungus species Ophiocordyceps sinensis dwelling in the high mountain regions of China, which is commonly known as caterpillar fungus since it kills and mummifies moth larva.
This is a promising start, and once the drug's safety has been thoroughly demonstrated and the suggested regimen for Phase 2 patients has been defined, further trials will be initiated.Stay ahead with the latest science, technology and innovation news, for free:
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