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Tissue Factor: watching cancer cells dying on TV
A brand new type of cancer drug that acts as a ‘Trojan horse’ to get inside tumor cells has shown promise in patients with six different cancer types. In patients with advanced, drug-resistant cancers, over […]
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T-box for obesity, cancer and arthritis: 3 refer to 1
The worldwide epidemic of obesity has reached record levels, and what was once a problem only of industrialized countries is now also affecting the developing world. Consequently, scientists are working with great commitment to identify […]
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p53 face-off: from tumor suppressor to growh enhancer?
Search for a description of p53 and it becomes clear that this human protein is widely known for its cancer-fighting benefits, leading to its renown as “the guardian of the genome.” The widely accepted idea […]
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Medulloblastoma: on the hunt for mutations and solutions
Among young children, medulloblastoma is among the most common form of brain tumor. Medulloblastoma, which is divided into four subgroups, is partially caused when a mutation occurs in the “driver genes” that either promote or […]
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Eosino-philia for cancer: the hidden ancient weapon rises up
Eosinophils are white blood cells that secrete powerfully destructive proteins.Major basic protein 1 and 2 (MBP-1, MBP-2), eosinophil-derived neurotoxin (EDN), and eosinophil peroxidase all are cytotoxic proteins. EPO EPO catalyzes the oxidation of halides (chlorine, […]
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Lung cancer needs lactate to grow: protease is the gatekeeper
UT Southwestern researchers have found that an enzyme on the surface of some lung cancer cells helps feed the cancer, making it a tempting treatment target. The enzyme, transmembrane serine protease 11B (TMPRSS11B) is described […]