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Adrenocortical Cancer
New adrenocortical cancer study findings recently were reported by researchers at University of Camerino
April 27th, 2008
According to a study from Camerino, Italy, "Adrenocortical carcinoma is a rare tumor of the adrenal gland which requires new therapeutic approaches as its early diagnosis is difficult and prognosis poor despite therapies used. Recently, mebendazole has been proved to be effective against different cancers." "The aim of our study was to evaluate whether mebendazole may result therapeutically useful in the treatment of human adrenocortical carcinoma. We analyzed the effect of mebendazole on human adrenocortical carcinoma cells in vitro and after implantation in nude mice. In order to clarify mechanisms of mebendazole action, metastases formation, apoptosis and...
Source: Pharma Investments, Ventures & Law Weekly (2008-04-27)
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