Notch-blocking drugs kill brain cancer stem cells, yet multiple therapies may be needed
Saturday, March 20, 2010 - 09:50
in Health & Medicine
Working with mice, Johns Hopkins scientists who tested drugs intended to halt growth of brain cancer stem cells - a small population of cells within tumours 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...