New type of gene that regulates tumour suppressor PTEN identified

Researchers have identified a new so-called pseudogene that regulates the tumor-suppressing PTEN gene. They hope that this pseudogene will be able to control PTEN to reverse the tumor process, make the cancer tumour more sensitive to chemotherapy and to prevent the development of resistance. The findings can be of significance in the future development of cancer drugs.

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