Method for treating cancers

Abstract

Provided herein are methods and formulations for reducing viability of a cancer or enhancing susceptibility of a cancer to an anti-cancer agent. The method includes administering to the subject an effective amount of an anti-parasitic agent and an autophagy inhibitor to the subject. Additionally or optionally, the method further includes administering to the subject the anti-cancer agent. Also provided herein are formulations for the treatment of cancers, particularly cancers that are unresponsive to anti-cancer agents. The formulation includes at least two agents selected from the group consisting of an anti-parasitic agent, an autophagy inhibitor and an HDAC inhibitor; and a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient.

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