What is Olaparib used for?
Olaparib is a mammalian poly ADP ribose polymerase (PARP) inhibitor. PARP is a protein that plays an important role in helping damaged cells repair themselves.Cancerassociated with BRCA1 or 2 mutations appear to rely on PARP to repair damaged DNA in cancer cells, allowing them to continue dividing. By inhibiting PARP, tumor growth may be slowed or