Scientists Develop Molecule That Kills Tumors Without Affecting Other Cells

The small molecule AOH1996 targets a cancerous variant of the protein PCNA. A holy grail molecule that kills all solid cancer tumors, leaving other cells unaffected, has been developed by scientists. PHOTO BY CITY OF HOPES/SWNS

A “holy grail” molecule that kills all solid cancer tumors, leaving other cells unaffected, has been developed by scientists.

The team at the City of Hope, one of the largest cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, made the breakthrough against the proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) protein.