Notch-blocking drugs kill brain cancer stem cells, yet multiple therapies may be needed
Monday, March 1, 2010 - 13:28
in Health & Medicine
Working with mice, scientists who tested drugs intended to halt growth of brain cancer stem cells -- a small population of cells within tumors that perpetuate cancer growth -- conclude that blocking these cells may be somewhat effective, but more than one targeted drug attack may be needed to get the job done.