Novogen is developing two groups of anti-cancer compounds that have shown a great deal of promise in preclinical studies. Its super-benzopyran drugs are highly potent against cancer stem cells that are resistant to standard chemotherapy drugs, both in vitro and in animal models. Its lead anti-tropomyosin dug, Anisina, shows strong synergy with standard-ofcare anti-mitotic vinca alkaloid drugs. The company is well-funded, having raised ~$26m in the past two months, and is on track to have its
13 Jul 2015
Promising anti-cancer drugs head to the clinic
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Promising anti-cancer drugs head to the clinic
Novogen is developing two groups of anti-cancer compounds that have shown a great deal of promise in preclinical studies. Its super-benzopyran drugs are highly potent against cancer stem cells that are resistant to standard chemotherapy drugs, both in vitro and in animal models. Its lead anti-tropomyosin dug, Anisina, shows strong synergy with standard-ofcare anti-mitotic vinca alkaloid drugs. The company is well-funded, having raised ~$26m in the past two months, and is on track to have its