Blocking PHD2 oxygen sensor inhibits breast cancer dissemination
Friday, July 31, 2015 - 09:30
in Health & Medicine
Reducing the expression of the PHD2 oxygen sensor impairs the ability of breast cancers to metastasize (spread) to other parts of the body, scientists have discovered. Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, primarily due to metastasis. These findings indicate that PHD2 inhibition may have valuable therapeutic potential.