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2024-05-09 18:01:03 UTC - HELPFUL
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Suramin, a century-old drug for sleeping sickness and river blindness, is under study for autism treatment. A small clinical trial indicated positive effects on language and social interaction. However, it’s not a cure for autism. https://today.ucsd.edu/story/researchers_studying_century_old_drug_in_potential_new_approach_to_autism https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/suramin#:~:text=Suramin%20is%20a%20sulfonated%20naphthylamine,Suramin%20is%20administered%20intravenously.
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