JOSH'S STORY
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Read MoreNeuroblastoma accounts for 10% of childhood cancer cases and an astonishing 15% of cancer fatalities in children [1]. Primary tumours typically arise in the adrenal glands often metastasising to major organs leading to a heterogeneous range of symptoms include abdominal distension, generalised skeletal pain, weight loss, malaise, anaemia, fever and irritability [2]. Treatment includes surgery and chemotherapy, but prognosis is poor with a 50% fatality rate in children diagnosed aged >1.The airborne fungus Aspergillus fumigatus secretes a vast range of metabolic products that show potent anti-cancer properties [3] including paclitaxel/taxol already being exploited clinically for a range of cancers. Of interest, TNP470, a fumagillin analogue was shown to prevent neuroblastoma angiogenesis and gliotoxin another metabolite was shown to inhibit neuroblastoma growth [4, 5]. These promising findings warrant further research into the therapeutic potential of Aspergillus.
Grant Award – Kidscan Student Placement (2019 – 2020)
Funding Award – £2000.00
Funding Awarded to – Dr Sara Namvar
Research Location – University of Salford
Lead Researcher – Dr Sara Namvar
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