Immune cell 'survival' gene key to better myeloma treatments
Sunday, February 3, 2013 - 15:30
in Biology & Nature
Scientists have identified the gene essential for survival of antibody-producing cells, a finding that could lead to better treatments for diseases where these cells are out of control, such as myeloma and chronic immune disorders. They discovered that a gene called Mcl-1 is critical for keeping this vital immune cell population alive.