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Traditional Chinese Medicine Formula Kills Drug-Resistant Cancer Cells in The Lab
The most common form of esophageal cancer worldwide is notoriously difficult to treat, in part due to the scourge of drug resistance.
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Researchers tested a traditional Chinese medicine formula on esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) cells that had become resistant to the chemotherapy drug cisplatin. In laboratory experiments, the formula was able to kill these drug‑resistant cancer cells, suggesting a potential new approach for treating the hard‑to‑treat form of esophageal cancer that is common in Asia and developing nations.
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