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New drug offers promising treatment for pancreatic cancer patients – Open Access Government
Scientists have invented a new drug which could improve life expectancy and quality for patients with hard-to-treat cancers, such as pancreatic cancer.
The scientists from the University of Sheffield founded the spin-out company Modulus Oncology, along with a team of experienced biotech entrepreneurs. The company aims to fast-track the drug into clinical testing within two years.
The Sheffield researchers made the discovery after examining a hormone, called adrenomedullin, which controls blood pressure and other vital body processes, but also stimulates the growth and spread of cancer.
Using novel drug molecules, known as adrenomedullin-2 rec…
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