Repurposing of Chronically Used Drugs in Cancer Therapy: A Chance to Grasp

URN to cite this document:: urn:nbn:de:bvb:355-epub-543843
DOI to cite this document:: 10.5283/epub.54384

Hijazi, Mohamad Ali ; Gessner, André

; El-Najjar, Nahed

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Abstract

Despite the advancement in drug discovery for cancer therapy, drug repurposing remains an exceptional opportunistic strategy. This approach offers many advantages (faster, safer, and cheaper drugs) typically needed to overcome increased challenges, i.e., side effects, resistance, and costs associated with cancer therapy. However, not all drug classes suit a patient’s condition or long-time use. ...