Cancer Breakthrough? Scientists find unexpected brain cancer drug #science #medicine #chemistry

Imagine finding the Holy Grail on a dusty shelf. This video delves into drug repurposing, a promising approach that saves time and cost by using approved medications for new diseases. We explore temozolomide, our main weapon against the aggressive brain cancer glioblastoma - its synthesis, mechanism and why it just barely extends survival. New research shows antidepressants like vortioxetine might have value as add-on therapies. Could this unexpected duo be the next step or even cure in the fight against glioblastoma?

[petitkus]

Seeing this many nitrogen arranged in close cyclic bonds and not knowing its explosive is mind blowing

[mr.giggles]

Seeing as they don't help depression and cause neurological injuries i doubt it will work for cancer...