Health
Viagra's Sildenafil Stops Metastases
Research on five million patients shows that the active ingredient in the popular drug can block the supply of cholesterol to tumor cells, a key factor in cancer spread.
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Viagra's Active Ingredient Could Slow Cancer Spread, Study Shows
Researchers from Israel found that sildenafil blocks cancer cells' access to cholesterol, which they need to metastasize. Experts warn, however, that the results are still preclinical.