This morning I received a Google Alert about DMAPT, which, as you may recall, is the parthenolide analogue (from feverfew, see image on the left) that targets leukemic stem cells and will be tested soon (I hope!) in clinical trials. For more info on this topic, see my parthenolide/DMAPT page on the right-hand of your screen.

The first clinical trial will begin in England. If successful, it will be followed by others in the States. Apparently, there have been some bureaucratic hurdles (such as regulatory approval), but patient selection in the UK may begin this month.

I want to see if I might qualify for this trial, so this morning I decided to write to the chief investigators to obtain more information, if possible.

I have already sent off one e-mail and will write another, more detailed one, later on today. I hope to be a frequent flyer to the UK soon! Fingers crossed!

Late morning update: I just sent a query to the senior author of the DMAPT "Blood" study. Now I just have to sit back and wait.