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Glaucoma drug targets aggressive cancers
A recent study has shown that drugs used to treat glaucoma might help fight certain aggressive types of cancer, such as breast cancer, melanoma, and acute myeloid leukemia. The findings indicate that these cancers’ cells depend on the molecule "ROCK," which facilitates the movement and spread of cancer cells. Inhibitors of this molecule—already available as glaucoma treatments—could potentially be effective in targeting this mechanism. Laboratory and animal studies have yielded promising signs, but the results are still in preclinical stages and require human trials to confirm safety and effectiveness, with an emphasis on identifying the patients who would benefit most from these therapies.
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