New Drug AOH1996 Shows Promise in Cancer Treatment: Named in Honor of Young Victim
Researchers in the US have developed a new drug named AOH1996, which has shown promise in destroying solid tumors. The drug is currently undergoing Phase 1 clinical trials at City of Hope Hospital in California. The unique name of the drug pays tribute to Anna Olivia Healey, a young girl who lost her life to cancer. In other news, professional dancer Amy Dowden is sharing her journey with cancer, hoping to raise awareness and provide support to others. Meanwhile, Singapore faces criticism for its continued use of capital punishment for drug-related crimes.
Researchers in the US have made a significant breakthrough in the treatment of cancer with the development of a new drug named AOH1996.
The drug has shown promise in destroying solid tumors and is currently undergoing Phase 1 clinical trials at City of Hope Hospital in California.
The drug's unique name pays tribute to Anna Olivia Healey, a young girl who tragically lost her life to neuroblastoma, a rare form of children's cancer.
Dr. Linda Malkas, a professor at the hospital, was inspired to name the drug after meeting Anna's father and receiving a generous donation towards her research.
AOH1996 targets a mutated form of a protein called PCNA, which is found specifically in cancer cells, making it a potential treatment for various types of cancer including breast, prostate, brain, ovarian, cervical, skin, and lung cancers.