Second Medical Use

The analysis of Pro-Cure’s gene profile data has also shown cancer stem cells targets with so called “second medical use” opportunities. These are intracellular or extracellular proteins which are already targeted by existing, clinically validated therapeutic drugs. These offer immediate partnering opportunities, provide insight relating to specific targeting pharmacophores and are near-market.


Mapping of prostate cancer genes opens the door to new treatments (Press Release 20 May 2008)
Genetic changes during the initiation and progression of prostate canc...

University of York spin-out secures £550,000 investment in hunt for cancer treatments (Press Release 8 November 2007)
A University of York spin-out company has secured £550,000 investment ...