UT scientists discover way to curb cancer's growth
A recent discovery made by scientists at The University of Texas at Austin could lead to better treatments for acute myeloid leukemia.
AUSTIN (KXAN) — A recent discovery made by scientists at The University of Texas at Austin could lead to better treatments for acute myeloid leukemia, which is an aggressive cancer that starts in the blood-forming cells of the bone marrow.
A report said in an experimental study, scientists curbed the growth of the cancer without harming healthy cells.
“The finding provides clues for future drug developers about how to increase the effectiveness of one type of chemotherapy,” a report said.
The study was led by Xiaolu Cambronne of the Department of Molecular Biosciences in collaboration with researchers at Dell Medical School and in the Department of Nutritional Sciences.
“This is a new potential therapeutic target for a hard-to-treat disease,” Cambronne said. “It’s known for aggressive expansion and for becoming resistant to treatment.”