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Pyrvinium pamoate showed promise in reducing the size of Merkel cell carcinoma tumors

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A study led by University of Arizona Comprehensive Cancer Center member, Megha Padi, PhD, found pyrvinium pamoate significantly shrank Merkel cell carcinoma (MCC) tumors, adding to previously published research on its anticancer capabilities.

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