Researchers find potential anti-cancer use for anti-epilepsy drug

A drug used widely to combat epilepsy has the potential to reduce the growth and spread of breast cancer, scientists have discovered. The team found that "repurposing" antiepileptic drugs, such as phenytoin, that effectively block the sodium channels, could provide a novel therapy for cancer.

Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - January 27, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news