Scientists at the Burnham Institute for Medical Research in America have found that a biologically active molecule called a chemokine promotes the spread of tumours, particularly in breast cancer.
Scientists at the Burnham Institute for Medical Research in America have found that a biologically active molecule called a chemokine promotes the spread of tumours, particularly in breast cancer.
Dr. Gregory Roth, who led the research team, believes that medications that block the chemokine may offer potential cancer therapies.
Breast Cancer - Causes, Risks, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Staging, Treatment, Prevention & Prognosis
Breast cancer is a cancer that affects the breasts or mammary glands. Early detection and lifestyle changes help in controlling breast cancer.
Breast cancer is a cancer that affects the breasts or mammary glands. Early detection and lifestyle changes help in controlling breast cancer.
The team are presently trying to custom-design molecules that bind tightly to the chemokine, hoping that it would block its activity and stop the spread of tumours.
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Quiz on Breast Cancer
Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths among women. It is often said that a woman who breast-feeds is at a lower risk of developing cancer compared to another who does not .Are these mere old wives tales or is there some truth in it? This quiz on breast cancer has all the details.
Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer deaths among women. It is often said that a woman who breast-feeds is at a lower risk of developing cancer compared to another who does not .Are these mere old wives tales or is there some truth in it? This quiz on breast cancer has all the details.
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