US EditionA cheap antidepressant could help treat incurable brain tumours, early studies show
- Researchers at ETH Zurich discovered that the antidepressant vortioxetine kills glioblastoma tumor cells in lab tests.
- Vortioxetine crosses the blood-brain barrier, making it a promising treatment option, according to Professor Berend Snijder.
- Trials at University Hospital Zurich showed vortioxetine's effectiveness in mice with glioblastomas, suggesting potential for real-world treatment.
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Antidepressant shows promise for treating brain tumors
An antidepressant, currently on the market, kills tumor cells in the dreaded glioblastoma – at least in the cell-culture dish. The post Antidepressant shows promise for treating brain tumors by Press Releases appeared first on Study Finds.
Promising antidepressant offers hope for glioblastoma treatment
Glioblastoma is a particularly aggressive brain tumor that at present is incurable. Cancer doctors can extend patients' life expectancy through operations, radiation, chemotherapy or surgical interventions. Nevertheless, half of patients die within twelve months of diagnosis.
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Common antidepressant ‘unexpectedly effective’ against aggressive brain tumours
Findings raise hope for treating a disease which as a poor survival rate.
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