Thalidomide Effectively Treats Damaging Blood Vessel Disorder in Humans - Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News

A new study showed that all AVM patients treated using thalidomide experienced rapid reduction of pain, cessation of bleeding, and healing of ulcers.

The antiangiogenic properties of thalidomide that caused birth defects when the drug was given to pregnant women have led to an interest in its potential therapeutic applications. Researchers at the … [+6974 chars]

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