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Computer program finds new uses for old drugs |
November 20, 2017
Researchers have developed a computer program to find new indications for old drugs. The computer program, called DrugPredict, matches existing data about FDA-approved drugs to diseases, and predicts potential drug efficacy. In a recent study, the researchers successfully translated DrugPredict results into the laboratory, and showed common pain medications -- like aspirin -- can kill patient-derived epithelial ovarian cancer cells.
Link: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/11/171116142134.htm
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