'Olive oil' drug shows promise in treating aggressive brain cancer at London hospital
by Daniel Keane
Feb 21, 2024
3 minutes
A drug derived from the main ingredient in olive oil has shown promise in treating an advanced form of brain cancer at a London hospital.
The drug, named 2-OHOA, contains oleic acid – which naturally occurs in animal and vegetable fats such as olive oil.
Results from a study conducted by the and the suggest that the drug could be particularly effective for patients with glioblastoma, an aggressive type of brain
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