Two small molecules revealed to combat mouse tumour growth in multiple cancers
Small molecules named CS1 (bisantrene) and CS2 (brequinar) have been developed by researchers to suppress the growth of tumours and have shown promise in mouse models.
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Oncology is a branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
Small molecules named CS1 (bisantrene) and CS2 (brequinar) have been developed by researchers to suppress the growth of tumours and have shown promise in mouse models.
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