Assertion: thalidomide | /r/ObjectUse | used cancer
Facets:
value: because of its anti-inflammatory properties
type: CAUSE
value: as a treatment for leprosy
type: PURPOSE
Source sentences:
text: Thalidomide, first marketed as a sleeping pill, is now used as a treatment for leprosy, some autoimmune diseases and some cancers because of its anti-inflammatory properties.