Research progress of antiparasitic drugs for malignant tumor treatment

YANG Liu; ZHOU Shijie; GAO Wencang

doi:10.16766/j.cnki.issn.1674-4152.004014

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YANG Liu, ZHOU Shijie, GAO Wencang. Research progress of antiparasitic drugs for malignant tumor treatment[J]. Chinese Journal of General Practice, 2025, 23(5): 840-843. doi: 10.16766/j.cnki.issn.1674-4152.004014

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YANG Liu, ZHOU Shijie, GAO Wencang. Research progress of antiparasitic drugs for malignant tumor treatment[J]. Chinese Journal of General Practice, 2025, 23(5): 840-843. doi: 10.16766/j.cnki.issn.1674-4152.004014

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Research progress of antiparasitic drugs for malignant tumor treatment

doi: 10.16766/j.cnki.issn.1674-4152.004014

YANG Liu¹
, ZHOU Shijie¹
, GAO Wencang^{2
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The Second Clinical Medical College of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310005, China

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2018ZB064

Received Date: 2024-09-25
Available Online: 2025-08-14

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Abstract

Malignant tumors are one of the culprits threatening human lifespan and health worldwide. The mortality rate of malignant tumors ranks second due to multiple organ failure, secondary infections, massive bleeding, and immune system suppression caused by widespread tumor metastasis. At present, the treatment mode of malignant tumors mainly relies on traditional surgical treatment, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy, supplemented by newer types such as immunotherapy and targeted therapy. However, there are disadvantages such as incomplete tumor eradication, high risk metastasis and recurrence, and multiple adverse reactions. Parasitic diseases are also serious threats to human health, with severe destructive and widespread infectivity, causing millions of illnesses and deaths every year. Common parasitic infections include roundworm, Toxoplasma gondii, and other helminths. According to reports, about 70% of the global population has been infected with roundworms, about 30%-50% with Toxoplasma gondii, about 16% with other parasitic worms. Once inside the human body, parasites can spread to the respiratory, digestive, and even nervous systems, potentially cause complications such as meningitis and myocarditis, which may lead to organ failure and even death. In recent years, extensive research on parasitic diseases has confirmed a strong relationship between parasitic infections and the occurrence and development of malignant tumors. Parasites can promote the occurrence, progression, and metastasis of malignant tumors through direct both infection and indirect induction. Based on this, scholars worldwide have conducted extensive research on the anti-tumor properties of antiparasitic drugs. These antiparasitic drugs are expected to be promising for malignant tumors for clinical use. This article summarizes the research progress of antiparasitic drugs in the treatment of malignant tumors in recent years, aiming to provide safer and more effective treatment options for malignant tumors.
- Antiparasitic drug,
- Malignant tumor,
- Action mechanism,
- Drug reuse

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