After being fired, I became the light of medicine

Chapter 229 Let's fight side by side! (Please vote for me, please subscribe!)
cure?

Acute myeloid leukemia?
Zhang Yang couldn't help but get excited. More than six years ago, when Tsingshan Pharmaceutical launched "ITG Human Myelopoietin" to cure aplastic anemia, he learned about leukemia.

Of course he knew that "acute myeloid leukemia" was the most malignant type of leukemia, and there was no drug that could effectively control it!

The only way is to kill leukemia cancer cells through chemotherapy and complete bone marrow transplantation as soon as possible!

Therefore, he handed over all the information about "ITG Human Myelopoietin" to the first project team, hoping that they could use it to develop drugs that can cure or control leukemia!

Unexpectedly, in just a few years, the first project team actually found the relevant targets for "acute myeloid leukemia".

However, after the excitement, he immediately thought of what Wei Tian had just said: in thousands of experiments, there were two cases where the "leukemia cancer cells" were killed by chance.

Then he nodded heavily and agreed:

"Wei Tian, ​​you did a good job. Now it is necessary to gather the backbone of R&D to make an all-out sprint!"

"Just like you said, although we are certain that we can develop a drug to control 'acute leukemia', since we have discovered that there is a chance in the experiment, we must do everything we can to find this one thousandth chance. Our ultimate goal must be to completely cure 'acute myeloid leukemia', there is no doubt about that!"

As he spoke, he paused deliberately:
"Don't listen to what people say online, that only long-term medications are good. I don't have such an idea, not now, and I won't have it in the future!"

"We at Qingshan Pharmaceutical are not short of this!"

"Ah."

Wei Tian and Dr. Zhou looked delighted.

At this moment, Zhang Yang's excited heart calmed down, and he suddenly thought of the message Director Hu had just sent him.

Soon, he thought of drug simulators.

Since the last time the simulator was updated from version 1.0 to version 2.0, version 2.0 has added a "rapid drug simulation function", which only requires paying a certain "energy value" to quickly screen out more effective organic compounds and related targets.

"Should I intervene now? Use the simulator to quickly complete the development of this leukemia drug?"

The thought just came to his mind, but he quickly rejected it.

Firstly, after the last rapid simulation to develop the "Lung Poison Clearing Granule", the energy value in the simulator was only over 240 points;

With this amount of energy, it is probably difficult to simulate and screen out meaningful compounds and precise targets. Even if there is a slight breakthrough, it will not be of much significance.

Secondly,

In the simulator version 2.0, there is also a function that allows you to gain energy points by selling drug patent data.

He remembered that he had shared the "sAC male contraceptive" independently developed by Qingshan Pharmaceutical with the simulator, and it was eventually rated as a Class C auxiliary drug, and a total of 300 energy points were exchanged.

Later, he made a special search and found that the rarer the medicine, and the more it was used to treat serious and terminal illnesses, the higher the score would be, and the more energy value it could be exchanged for!
And there is another thing, the energy value of the shared drug patent will be higher even if it is exchanged without the help of the simulator!
In this case, since there has been a breakthrough in the development of a drug for treating leukemia, it would be better to let the first project team continue with its research and development as normal.

Thinking of this, he raised his head slightly and looked at Wei Tian.

Oh, yes, there is a more realistic problem!
Wei Tian has now mobilized the backbone of the entire drug research and development center. It would be bad if he intervened at this time!

Zhang Yang made up his mind, but he didn't plan to stay out of it completely.

After looking at Wei Tian, ​​his gaze finally fell on Dr. Zhou and he said in a deep voice:

"Zhou Bo, I have a request."

"I also want to join our R&D team and do my part for this leukemia drug."

Zhang Yang originally thought that his request would not be rejected, but he did not expect that as soon as he finished speaking, Dr. Zhou's expression suddenly froze for a moment, and after hesitating for a moment, he stammered:
"Mr. Zhang, you...you also want to join the R&D team?"

"Ah."

Zhang Yang nodded, and then he noticed that there was a sudden flash of inexplicable hesitation and evasion in Dr. Zhou's eyes.

At this moment, Wei Tian on the side also showed a bitter smile on his face and said to him:

"Boss... you are usually so busy, I would say just leave this matter to our Dr. Zhou and the first project team!"

"Besides, I have mobilized almost all the top researchers in the R&D center, and Dr. Zhou has also listed all the R&D plans. Don't worry, I believe there will be significant progress in three to five months."

"If there is no breakthrough by then, how about you join?"

Zhang Yang was so smart. Looking at the evasiveness and hesitation in Dr. Zhou's eyes and listening to Wei Tian's refusal, he instantly understood the subtlety.

Firstly, he was afraid that after joining the R&D team, he would forcibly intervene in the R&D projects and disrupt the original R&D plans.

Secondly, from Dr. Zhou’s perspective, who wouldn’t want to be the leader in independent research and development of this product that will surely go down in the history of human medicine?
Even if he leaves Qingshan Pharmaceutical in the future, he can become a leader in the field of leukemia drug research and development based on this resume!

Zhang Yang just smiled and didn't point it out.

He looked at Dr. Zhou, then pointed at the R&D personnel who were registering in the meeting.

"Zhou Bo, don't worry, I just want to be a part of this drug development like them and do my part for this drug!"

"I will not interfere with your research and development progress and projects."

Dr. Zhou's face suddenly turned red, and he said hurriedly:
"Mr. Zhang, that's not what I meant..."

"Your status and reputation in the field of drug research and development are self-evident. If you come to give us some guidance, our leukemia drug development may be even faster!"

"I'm eager for you to join me."

Zhang Yang smiled and shook his head:
"Zhou Bo, I'm serious! I believe in your ability and the strength of our Qingshan Pharmaceutical R&D team!"

“Besides, the current success of this leukemia treatment drug is entirely due to the efforts of you and your first project team over the past six or seven years, countless sleepless nights and countless experiments!
Who am I to tell you what to do? To interfere with you?"

As he spoke, Zhang Yang's tone became more sincere and his expression became more solemn.

"So, Zhou Bo, just treat yourself as an ordinary drug developer, don't worry about anything else!"

Zhang Yang's sincerity deeply touched Dr. Zhou, and a look of shame appeared on his face.

Soon, he took a deep breath and said:

"Mr. Zhang, are you sure you want to participate?"

"After all, you still have to manage the affairs of our entire Qingshan Pharmaceutical. Can you handle it?"

"I'm OK!"

Zhang Yang nodded firmly.

"Don't worry, you can assign me the same R&D tasks that you assign to other colleagues! Even if I have to go out to do something, I will definitely complete the day's experimental tasks after get off work!"

"Don't forget... In addition to being the boss of Qingshan Pharmaceutical, I am also a drug developer. I also want to contribute my own strength to this leukemia drug that may be able to cure it!"

“So, I want to fight side by side with everyone and help humanity conquer the terminally ill leukemia!”

Dr. Zhou was completely stunned. At this moment, he seemed to see some kind of human brilliance in Zhang Yang!
Let’s fight side by side, fight side by side to conquer the terminal disease leukemia for humanity!
In an instant, the original intention that had been hidden in his heart for decades when he first entered the biopharmaceutical industry when he was young and ignorant suddenly came to his mind!
When I first entered the pharmaceutical industry, wasn’t it because I was passionate about conquering all kinds of diseases in humans? !

Isn’t it just about developing drugs that can cure diseases and relieve patients from pain?

As I’ve gotten older, gained a higher position in the industry, and experienced so much over the years, I have completely lost my original intention!
But at this moment, his blood boiled and his original intention returned!
After a moment, Dr. Zhou looked at Zhang Yang sincerely and said excitedly: "Mr. Zhang, I admire you!"

"I sincerely welcome you to join our team. Let us fight together to conquer the terminally ill leukemia!"

“Okay, let’s fight to conquer leukemia!”

……

the other side,
Department of Hematology, Third People’s Hospital, Chengdu.

Xia Xue, who was in bed 39, had a shaved head and was wearing a blue and white checkered hospital gown. She leaned weakly against the bed and vomited continuously.

Old Xia stood aside holding a trash can and gently patted his daughter's back, his eyes filled with pain and helplessness.

He knew that this was a side effect of chemotherapy.

Actually,
Five years ago, after his daughter Xia Xue was first diagnosed with "memory-dependent leukemia", he accompanied his daughter through chemotherapy and experienced all these things.

I remember the first time, he was so anxious because of the continuous vomiting that he ran to consult a doctor, but the doctor was not surprised. Until now... he has become accustomed to it.

even,

Five years ago, when he first heard that his daughter was going to have chemotherapy, he thought it was a treatment that would be administered on a machine.

Later I learned that chemotherapy is not much different from intravenous infusion. It is just that chemotherapy drugs are introduced into the patient's body through infusion.

If there is any difference, it is that chemotherapy has a more precise treatment cycle compared to ordinary infusion therapy. For example, his daughter's chemotherapy regimen is the standard regimen for treating "acute myeloid leukemia":

“3+7” is a total of ten days of treatment plan.

After using "daunorubicin" for three consecutive days, use "cytarabine" for seven consecutive days.

Of course, this is just one treatment.

They need to carry out this course of treatment at least four times, and will also have to decide whether to increase the number of chemotherapy sessions based on the results of the last treatment.

Fortunately, there is a 30-day interval between each chemotherapy cycle.
That means they still have at least 4 months to prepare for the bone marrow transplant.

Thinking of this, Old Xia gradually withdrew his thoughts. Seeing that Xia Xue had stopped vomiting, he hurriedly put down the trash can in his hand, and then carefully handed the cup of water on the bedside table to her mouth.

"Xiaoxue, drink some water and rinse your mouth."

"Ah."

Xia Xue took a sip weakly through a straw, and Old Xia finally breathed a sigh of relief.

After a moment, he put the cup back on the bedside table, then opened the drawer and took out two different potions.

"Xiaoxue, it's time to take medicine."

"it is good."

As she spoke, Xia Xue's eyes fell on the two potions in her hand, and she suddenly became dazed.

There is one biggest difference between chemotherapy and ordinary infusion therapy. That is, although chemotherapy drugs can eliminate cancer cells, they will also cause great harm to the normal cells and organs of the human body.

For example, platelets dropped significantly.

For example, liver and kidney indicators are significantly abnormal.

Therefore, during chemotherapy, in addition to injecting chemotherapy drugs, doctors will also inject nutritional drugs, stomach protection drugs, and kidney protection drugs into the body through liquids.

The white pill in your hand is Qingshan Pharmaceutical's "Qingshan Avatrombopag".

Xia Xue suddenly sighed softly.

In fact, she had already taken Qingshan Pharmaceutical's "Qingshan Avatrombopag Tablets" during her first chemotherapy five years ago.

This drug, originally the most commonly used first-line drug for patients with aplastic anemia, is rarely used in patients with aplastic anemia with the emergence of "ITG human myelogenin". Instead, it has become a must-have drug for countless cancer patients.

Because every cancer patient needs to undergo chemotherapy, chemotherapy will inevitably lead to a significant decrease in platelets.

After thinking about it, she suddenly said:
"Dad, how much is a box of Qingshan Avatrombopag tablets now?"

Old Xia was stunned for a moment and shook his head:
"This medicine doesn't seem expensive, does it? You went to a special clinic, and it seemed to cost a few dozen yuan after reimbursement?"

"Oh."

Xia Xue's eyes fell on another green capsule.

She had not used this drug during chemotherapy five years ago, but she learned its name during her first chemotherapy after her relapse last month.

"Activator for promoting hepatocyte regeneration".

The liver protection product is also from Qingshan Pharmaceutical.

She specifically asked about the price of this medicine last month. It is much more expensive than Qingshan Ava. Even after reimbursement, one box costs as much as 2500 yuan!
But the good news is that you only need one pill per day for one chemotherapy cycle, a total of ten pills, and one box of medicine can be used for three chemotherapy cycles!
"Well, although Qingshan Pharmaceuticals failed to develop drugs to treat 'leukemia', at least these two drugs can protect my body."

"Especially Qingshan Afa, it used to cost seven or eight thousand per box!"

Mumbling to herself, she put two pills into her mouth and swallowed them skillfully.

Seeing this, Old Xia at the side showed a rare smile on his face. He handed over a cup of water and comforted him:

"Xiaoxue, Director Hu also said that your two chemotherapy treatments have been very effective. After you have completed four courses of treatment, we will perform a stem cell transplant. You have to be strong!"

"Ah."

Xia Xue nodded and lay down on the bed.

Not long after, she suddenly said:

"dad……"

But as soon as she said this, she suddenly stopped and turned her head away slightly.

Old Xia was stunned, and then he felt Xia Xue's sensitivity.

No one knows a daughter better than her father. He instantly guessed what Xia Xue wanted to ask.

"Xiaoxue, don't worry about the bone marrow stem cell matching. Your mother called me yesterday and she will go to your uncle's and aunt's house today to explain the situation to them. Your uncle and his family will definitely not ignore you."

"Do not worry."

As soon as he finished speaking, the cell phone in Lao Xia's bag suddenly rang.

Upon closer inspection, it was Xia Xue's mother calling.

Could it be that they are willing to match the donation?
"Your mother called. I'm going out to answer it."

Old Xia didn't care about his daughter and hurried out of the ward.

(End of this chapter)