Drug Metabolism News for April 2013

Cancer drugs an unexpected ally in the battle against malaria Cancer drugs an unexpected ally in the battle against malaria

In the fight against malaria, cancer drugs are far from being considered a useful tool. But new research at Seattle BioMed reveals that liver cells, which are first infected by Plasmodium parasites after their transmission by mosquito bite, actually behave in similar ways to cancer cells. The work also shows that with the help of cancer drugs, the liver can become a hostile environment for the malaria parasite. This exciting new development is published in this month’s issue of the journal Cell Reports.
02 April, 2013