Ingredient in Chinese herbal remedy shows promise in fighting brain cancer

An ingredient in a Chinese herbal remedy might stop brain cancer tumors from growing and spreading, a recent study found.

Ohio State University researchers found that indirubin, a component in the herbal therapy, successfully blocked human glioblastoma cells from invading mouse brains or moving once they are inside them.

"It appears to stop the tumor cells in their tracks," said Dr. E. Antonio Chiocca, professor and chair of neurological surgery at Ohio State.

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