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Anti-fungal drug stops blood vessel growth

Researchers at Johns Hopkins have discovered to their surprise that a drug commonly used to treat toenail fungus can also block angiogenesis, the growth of new blood vessels commonly seen in cancers. The drug, itraconazole, is already FDA approved for human use, which may fast-track its availability as an anti-angiogenesis drug.

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