Researchers identify interacting proteins key to melanoma development

Tuesday, May 6, 2008 - 10:49 in Health & Medicine

Researchers have discovered how a mole develops into melanoma by showing the interaction of two key proteins involved in 60-70 percent of tumours. The Penn State scientists also demonstrate that therapeutic targeting of these proteins is necessary for drugs to effectively treat this deadly form of cancer...

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