Protein derived from parasite has potential to alleviate debilitating disease

(Children's National Health System) A Children's-led research team has turned the tables on Schistosoma haematobium, a parasitic worm that freeloads in humans, by using a protein derived from the parasite as a therapeutic molecule to reduce bleeding and pain associated with chemotherapy-induced hemorrhagic cystitis.
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news