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Dasatinib could be repurposed to treat pediatric ependymoma – NFCR
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Jan 31, 2025, 07:35

Dasatinib could be repurposed to treat pediatric ependymoma – NFCR

National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR) posted on LinkedIn:

“Breakthrough Alert: A leukemia drug may help kids with brain cancer.

New research from NFCR-supported scientist Dr. Rakesh K. Jain at Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center suggests that dasatinib (Sprycel), already FDA-approved for leukemia, could be repurposed to treat pediatric ependymoma, a rare and treatment-resistant brain tumor.

By blocking tumor-supporting pathways and reactivating the immune system, dasatinib shows promise in slowing tumor growth and enhancing immune response. This discovery could pave the way for clinical trials and much-needed treatment options for children battling ependymoma.

Read more about this exciting research.”

Dasatinib could be repurposed to treat pediatric ependymoma - NFCR

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