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Why an HIV Drug in Development Could Change How Cancer Is Treated
FromThe Bio Report
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Length:
27 minutes
Released:
Nov 1, 2018
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CytoDyn’s lead candidate for HIV is part of a new class of therapies that work by protecting healthy cells by blocking viral infection. But the receptor that the drug targets also plays a role in cancer metastasis and may provide a new approach to treating a wide range of cancers. We spoke to Richard Pestell, chief medical officer of CytoDyn, about the drug, how it works, and why it may have value in a range of serious medical conditions.
Released:
Nov 1, 2018
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Podcast episode
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