Research from North Sichuan Medical College (University) Broadens Understanding of Science and Technology (Dihydroartemisinin inhibits HNSCC invasion and migration by controlling miR-195-5p expression).

A recent study conducted by researchers at North Sichuan Medical College in China has found that dihydroartemisinin (DHA), a derivative of a traditional Chinese medicinal herb, has the potential to suppress the progression of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC). The study aimed to understand the mechanisms behind this effect and found that DHA inhibited the invasion and migration of HNSCC cells. The researchers also discovered that miR-195-5p, a specific microRNA, played a role in suppressing the invasion and migration of HNSCC cells. These findings suggest that DHA could be a promising treatment strategy for HNSCC. [Extracted from the article]