Fasudil May Interfere with Leukemia Cancer Cell Growth (IMAGE)

Indiana University School of Medicine

Fasudil May Interfere with Leukemia Cancer Cell Growth

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Mutations in several oncogenes activate Rho kinase (ROCK), which promotes abnormal growth of cancer cells and can lead to leukemia. Laboratory tests by a team lead by Indiana University School of Medicine scientists found that Fasudil, which targets ROCK, can inhibit the growth of the cancer cells.

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Indiana University School of Medicine

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