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Promotion of cancer progression via extracellular vesicles

Promotion of cancer progression via extracellular vesicles

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityUsually, blood vessels are stabilized, and their barrier function is maintained by the tight adhesion between vascular endothelial cells (①). When cancer cells me

Promotion of cancer progression via extracellular vesicles

by Tokyo Medical and Dental UniversityUsually, blood vessels are stabilized, and their barrier function is maintained by the tight adhesion between vascular endothelial cells (①). When cancer cells me
Researchers share insights on the evolution of proton radiotherapy

Researchers share insights on the evolution of proton radiotherapy

by Mass General BrighamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a review article published inThe Lancet Oncology, Susu Yan, Ph.D., and Thomas Bortfeld, Ph.D., from the Biophysics Division of MG

Researchers share insights on the evolution of proton radiotherapy

by Mass General BrighamCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainIn a review article published inThe Lancet Oncology, Susu Yan, Ph.D., and Thomas Bortfeld, Ph.D., from the Biophysics Division of MG
New method predicts the right treatment for breast cancer patients

New method predicts the right treatment for breast cancer patients

byKarolinska InstitutetThe researchers developed and tested whole-tumor cell culture models derived from breast cancer patients that can predict how the tumors will respond to different treatmen

New method predicts the right treatment for breast cancer patients

byKarolinska InstitutetThe researchers developed and tested whole-tumor cell culture models derived from breast cancer patients that can predict how the tumors will respond to different treatmen
Oncolytic virus treatment produces promising results in patients with triple-negative breast cancer

Oncolytic virus treatment produces promising results in patients with triple-negative breast cancer

byH. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTriple-negative breast cancer accounts for approximately 15% of all breast cancer cases. Patients with th

Oncolytic virus treatment produces promising results in patients with triple-negative breast cancer

byH. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research InstituteCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainTriple-negative breast cancer accounts for approximately 15% of all breast cancer cases. Patients with th
New treatment could be advance against cervical precancers

New treatment could be advance against cervical precancers

by Ernie MundellWomen who undergo regular Pap smears are no doubt familiar with the possibility of "precancerous" cells being detected.These cells—called cervical intraepithelial neoplasias

New treatment could be advance against cervical precancers

by Ernie MundellWomen who undergo regular Pap smears are no doubt familiar with the possibility of "precancerous" cells being detected.These cells—called cervical intraepithelial neoplasias
Adhering to global health recommendations reduces cancer risk

Adhering to global health recommendations reduces cancer risk

byNewcastle UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who adhere to global Cancer Prevention Recommendations are putting themselves at lower risk of developing the disease, new research confirms

Adhering to global health recommendations reduces cancer risk

byNewcastle UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainPeople who adhere to global Cancer Prevention Recommendations are putting themselves at lower risk of developing the disease, new research confirms
Maternal obesity may promote liver cancer

Maternal obesity may promote liver cancer

by University of GenevaCredit:JHEP Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jhepr.2024.101056Obesity, which could reach 50% of the population in certain developed countries by 2030, is a major p

Maternal obesity may promote liver cancer

by University of GenevaCredit:JHEP Reports(2024). DOI: 10.1016/j.jhepr.2024.101056Obesity, which could reach 50% of the population in certain developed countries by 2030, is a major p
Mechanism of a breast cancer drug points to a possible new therapy

Mechanism of a breast cancer drug points to a possible new therapy

by Sarah Avery,Duke UniversityThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Image created in 2014 by Tom

Mechanism of a breast cancer drug points to a possible new therapy

by Sarah Avery,Duke UniversityThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained green. Image created in 2014 by Tom
Novel pretargeted radionuclide therapy for HER2-expressing cancers shows promise

Novel pretargeted radionuclide therapy for HER2-expressing cancers shows promise

by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingTransversal (A), coronal (B), sagittal (C) nanoSPECT/CT images and maximum intensity projection (D) obtained 30 h after injection of pretargeted&nbs

Novel pretargeted radionuclide therapy for HER2-expressing cancers shows promise

by Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular ImagingTransversal (A), coronal (B), sagittal (C) nanoSPECT/CT images and maximum intensity projection (D) obtained 30 h after injection of pretargeted&nbs
Reprogramming of immune cells shown to fight off melanoma

Reprogramming of immune cells shown to fight off melanoma

byUniversity of BristolmiR223 inhibition reduces cancer progression in zebrafish. A) Pigmentation of the tailfin quantified by threshold analysis of tail region (red dotted outline) in 1-month-o

Reprogramming of immune cells shown to fight off melanoma

byUniversity of BristolmiR223 inhibition reduces cancer progression in zebrafish. A) Pigmentation of the tailfin quantified by threshold analysis of tail region (red dotted outline) in 1-month-o
Vaccine boosts response of engineered T cells, may help eradicate solid tumors

Vaccine boosts response of engineered T cells, may help eradicate solid tumors

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainEngineering T cells to destroy cancer cells has shown success in treating some types of cancer, such as leukemia and lymphoma. How

Vaccine boosts response of engineered T cells, may help eradicate solid tumors

by Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCredit: CC0 Public DomainEngineering T cells to destroy cancer cells has shown success in treating some types of cancer, such as leukemia and lymphoma. How
Physicians debate CRC guidelines, available screening options for younger patients

Physicians debate CRC guidelines, available screening options for younger patients

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a newAnnals of Internal Medicine"Beyond the Guidelines" feature, a primary care physician and a gastroen

Physicians debate CRC guidelines, available screening options for younger patients

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainIn a newAnnals of Internal Medicine"Beyond the Guidelines" feature, a primary care physician and a gastroen