Blocking signaling protein prevents prostate cancer spread
Monday, June 2, 2008 - 09:49
in Health & Medicine
Researchers at the Kimmel Cancer Center at Jefferson in Philadelphia have shown that by blocking a signaling protein, they can prevent prostate cancer cells from metastatic dissemination. The work opens the door to future studies examining the protein as a target for therapies aimed at keeping prostate cancer at bay.
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