New copper-based compounds developed by Russian researchers have been announced to show high effectiveness against throat cancer cells. Scientists state that these compounds are designed to limit the proliferation of cancer cells.
The editorial reports that the presented information notes that these compounds exert their effect by weakening tumor tissue and damaging the DNA of cancer cells. Members of the research group stated that these results were obtained in the laboratory stage.
Experts note that decisions regarding the testing of the new drug in clinical stages will depend on the results of further research. Scientists added that the preliminary data obtained could drive the development of personalized treatment methods against cancer in the future.