Repurposing approved non-oncology drugs for cancer therapy: a comprehensive review of mechanisms, efficacy, and clinical prospects

Repurposing approved non-oncology drugs for cancer therapy: a comprehensive review of mechanisms, efficacy, and clinical prospects

Abstract Cancer poses a significant global health challenge, with predictions of increasing prevalence in the coming years due to limited prevention, late diagnosis, and inadequate success with current therapies. In addition, the high cost of new anti-cancer drugs creates barriers in meeting the med...

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Main Authors: Roohi Mohi-ud-din, Apporva Chawla, Pooja Sharma, Prince Ahad Mir, Faheem Hyder Potoo, Željko Reiner, Ivan Reiner, Dilek Arslan Ateşşahin, Javad Sharifi-Rad, Reyaz Hassan Mir, Daniela Calina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-09-01
Series:European Journal of Medical Research
Subjects:
Repurposing
Non-oncology drugs
Cancer therapy
Mechanisms
Efficacy
Clinical prospects
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40001-023-01275-4

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