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Screening method identifies leukemia drug candidates from more than 4 million compounds
A cancer cell behaves differently from a healthy cell, with unique features that enable rapid growth and bypass quality controls.
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Rice University researchers led by Natasha Kirienko developed a new screening method to find drugs that target cancer‑cell vulnerabilities while sparing healthy cells. The method exploits the distinct features that allow cancer cells to grow rapidly and evade quality controls. Using this approach, the team screened more than four million compounds to identify candidates that could selectively inhibit leukemia cells. The study, published in the journal Leukemia, demonstrates a strategy for discovering safer, more effective leukemia treatments.
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