Bacteria-Inspired Peptide Disrupts Cancer Energy, Enhances Radiation Therapy
TL;DR
AurB, a bacteria-derived peptide, enters tumor cell mitochondria and blocks ATP production, starving cancer cells; in preclinical prostate cancer models, its activity is strongest when combined with radiation, slowing tumor growth and prompting plans for clinical trials.
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