A new molecule discovered by researchers at Stanford University and modified by Auckland University could help in treating kidney cancer in future.
A new molecule discovered by researchers at Stanford University and modified by Auckland University could help in treating kidney cancer in future.
The molecule called STF-62247 is currently being replicated into related molecules suited for human drug development. Auckland University senior research fellow Dr Michael Hay said the new molecule would destroy kidney cells by inducing them to "recycle".
Moderate Drinking may Lower Risk of Kidney Cancer
Moderate drinking may lower the risk of a type of kidney malignancy called renal cancer according to a study.
Moderate drinking may lower the risk of a type of kidney malignancy called renal cancer according to a study.
Human trials for the drug are expected to begin in four years' time.
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Cancer Patient Dies After Docs Inject Wrong Chemo
37-year-old cancer patient Kuntal Chakraborty died after he was given a chemotherapy injection in the spine instead of intra venous as was necessary.
37-year-old cancer patient Kuntal Chakraborty died after he was given a chemotherapy injection in the spine instead of intra venous as was necessary.
Avastin in Kidney Cancer Treatment Could Cause Anemia, Health Canada Warns
Avastin in kidney cancer treatment could cause anemia, Health Canada warns.
Avastin in kidney cancer treatment could cause anemia, Health Canada warns.
Cancer Cells �Reprogram� Energy Needs To Grow And Spread
Researchers have found that cancer cells can reprogram themselves to turn down their own energy-making machinery and use less oxygen, and that these changes might help cancer cells survive and spread.
Researchers have found that cancer cells can reprogram themselves to turn down their own energy-making machinery and use less oxygen, and that these changes might help cancer cells survive and spread.
