Exciting news in the fight against cancer! After over two decades of development, researchers at the City of Hope have unveiled a groundbreaking “cancer-killing pill” that shows promise in eradicating solid tumors while sparing healthy cells. Known as AOH1996, this innovative drug targets a cancerous variant of the protein PCNA, which is responsible for DNA replication and tumor growth.
Early research has shown that AOH1996 is effective in selectively attacking the altered form of PCNA found only in cancer cells, effectively halting their growth without harming healthy cells. This breakthrough is particularly significant as PCNA was once considered “undruggable,” and this advancement offers hope for more personalized and targeted cancer treatments in the future.
The drug is currently undergoing Phase 1 of clinical trials on humans to assess its safety and efficacy. Early indications demonstrate its effectiveness against various cancer types, such as breast, prostate, brain, ovarian, cervical, skin, and lung cancers.
This exciting development provides hope for more effective and targeted therapies against various solid tumors. As further research unfolds, AOH1996 could prove instrumental in the battle against cancer.
What’s more, AOH1996 carries a deep significance as it was dedicated to a child named Anna Olivia Healy, born in 1996, who tragically lost her battle with a rare childhood cancer called neuroblastoma at the tender age of nine.
AOH1996 is awesome news for anyone who has lost a loved one to cancer. It’s named for Anna Olivia Healy who lost her battle with cancer at 9 years of age.https://t.co/ocRMYIVqnT pic.twitter.com/Rhkb06HmFi
— 𝕘𝕣𝕚𝕤𝕥 (@for_the_chill) August 2, 2023
This innovative drug offers hope for improved treatments in the future, honoring the memory of Anna and countless others who have lost their lives to cancer.
Amazing news!
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