Protein That Amplifies Cell Death Discovered: Potentially A New Way To Kill Cancer Cells

Thursday, January 15, 2009 - 21:35 in Health & Medicine

Scientists have identified a small intracellular protein that helps cells commit suicide. In response to stress or as a natural part of aging, many cells undergo programmed suicide, also known as apoptosis. Cancer cells often become immortal and dangerous by developing the ability to suppress apoptosis.

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