Globally, cervical cancer is a leading causes of cancer death, killing almost 300,000 women yearly. New research shows that a commonly used HIV/AIDS drug, lopinavir, can kill cervical cancer cells and non-cancerous HPV immortalized cells. The identification of an approved drug that can kill pre-cancerous cervical cells is an exciting breakthough. The researchers hope to begin testing of an ointment for the prevention of cervical cancer.
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