Molecular targeted therapy

摘要

Nagoya University's Global Center of Excellence (G-COE) program in the Graduate School of Medicine adopts an integrated approach to finding solutions to life-threatening neurodegenerative diseases based on 'molecular targeted therapy'.rnThe G-COE for Integrated Functional Molecular Medicine for Neuronal and Neoplastic Disorders established in 2008 is one of Nagoya University's seven high-profile G-COE programs. Gen Sobue, dean of the Graduate School of Medicine and leader of the G-COE program, has discovered a molecular link between causes of cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. The findings are a major breakthrough in the treatment of these disorders. "We have demonstrated that certain functional molecules are common to both neurodegenerative disorders and cancer," says Sobue, who is also a professor in the Department of Neurology. "We refer to this as 'molecular targeted therapy' for the treatment of neurona! and neoplastic disorders."