Natural Protein May Halt Colorectal Cancer's Spread

Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 10:14 in Health & Medicine

A protein, CXCL12, that normally controls intestinal cell movement, has the potential to halt colorectal cancer spreading. The finding represents a potential mechanism by which CXL12 may slow cancer spreading. Controlling this process could lead to new biological therapies for colorectal cancers.

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