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Antitumor cell activity in glioblastoma regulated by inhibiting triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells 2

Antitumor cell activity in glioblastoma regulated by inhibiting triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells 2

by Thamarasee Jeewandara , Medical XpressTREM2 expression is higher in GBM tumors than normal brain tissue and inversely correlates with patient outcome. (A) Box plots of TREM2 expression in IDH1/2–wi

Antitumor cell activity in glioblastoma regulated by inhibiting triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells 2

by Thamarasee Jeewandara , Medical XpressTREM2 expression is higher in GBM tumors than normal brain tissue and inversely correlates with patient outcome. (A) Box plots of TREM2 expression in IDH1/2–wi
Does diabetes mean worse outcomes for cancer patients?

Does diabetes mean worse outcomes for cancer patients?

by Ryan O'Hare,Imperial College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDiabetes is a known risk factor for developing cancer, but could it also predict how cancer patients respond to treatme

Does diabetes mean worse outcomes for cancer patients?

by Ryan O'Hare,Imperial College LondonCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainDiabetes is a known risk factor for developing cancer, but could it also predict how cancer patients respond to treatme
Research suggests commonly used prostate cancer treatment rewires engine of prostate tumors

Research suggests commonly used prostate cancer treatment rewires engine of prostate tumors

byUniversity of MichiganIn three of the 21 cases Joshi Alumkal and his team studied, the gene expression of the prostate tumors changed after receiving enzalutamide and no longer had the androge

Research suggests commonly used prostate cancer treatment rewires engine of prostate tumors

byUniversity of MichiganIn three of the 21 cases Joshi Alumkal and his team studied, the gene expression of the prostate tumors changed after receiving enzalutamide and no longer had the androge
People with pancreatic cancer are living longer, thanks to improved approaches

People with pancreatic cancer are living longer, thanks to improved approaches

by Mayo ClinicPancreatic cancer cells (blue) growing as a sphere encased in membranes (red). Credit: National Cancer InstituteA diagnosis of pancreatic cancer is almost synonymous with hopelessne

People with pancreatic cancer are living longer, thanks to improved approaches

by Mayo ClinicPancreatic cancer cells (blue) growing as a sphere encased in membranes (red). Credit: National Cancer InstituteA diagnosis of pancreatic cancer is almost synonymous with hopelessne
Keeping aggressive cancer cells in check by blocking a protein responsible for repairs

Keeping aggressive cancer cells in check by blocking a protein responsible for repairs

by Catarina Pietschmann,Max Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained

Keeping aggressive cancer cells in check by blocking a protein responsible for repairs

by Catarina Pietschmann,Max Delbrück Center for Molecular MedicineThree-dimensional culture of human breast cancer cells, with DNA stained blue and a protein in the cell surface membrane stained
Drug that targets scar-like tissue in tumors shows promise for aggressive pancreatic cancer

Drug that targets scar-like tissue in tumors shows promise for aggressive pancreatic cancer

by Garvan Institute of Medical ResearchThe new drug, PXS-5505, breaking down the fibrotic tissue around pancreatic cancer cells. Credit: Ella MaruFindings from the Garvan Institute of Medical Res

Drug that targets scar-like tissue in tumors shows promise for aggressive pancreatic cancer

by Garvan Institute of Medical ResearchThe new drug, PXS-5505, breaking down the fibrotic tissue around pancreatic cancer cells. Credit: Ella MaruFindings from the Garvan Institute of Medical Res
Researchers discover marker that may show when a type of skin cancer is preparing to metastasize

Researchers discover marker that may show when a type of skin cancer is preparing to metastasize

by Center for Genomic RegulationFrom left to right: Noemí Haro, Óscar Pozo, Inma Hernández-Muñoz, Evelyn Andrades, Paloma Torres & Ramon Pujol. Credit: Hospital de Mar/IMIMCells that form cutaneou

Researchers discover marker that may show when a type of skin cancer is preparing to metastasize

by Center for Genomic RegulationFrom left to right: Noemí Haro, Óscar Pozo, Inma Hernández-Muñoz, Evelyn Andrades, Paloma Torres & Ramon Pujol. Credit: Hospital de Mar/IMIMCells that form cutaneou
Super-soldier T-cells fight cancer better after a transformational DNA delivery

Super-soldier T-cells fight cancer better after a transformational DNA delivery

by Andy Tay,The ConversationCredit: Ketut Subiyanto from PexelsI enjoy online shopping. However, I often find myself fussing about the delivery options during checkout. This is because not all d

Super-soldier T-cells fight cancer better after a transformational DNA delivery

by Andy Tay,The ConversationCredit: Ketut Subiyanto from PexelsI enjoy online shopping. However, I often find myself fussing about the delivery options during checkout. This is because not all d
Novel urine-based test for non-invasive detection of bladder cancer

Novel urine-based test for non-invasive detection of bladder cancer

byUniversity of BirminghamCredit: designer 491A collaboration between University of Birmingham researchers and liquid biopsy cancer detection and screening company Nonacus, has resulted in a nov

Novel urine-based test for non-invasive detection of bladder cancer

byUniversity of BirminghamCredit: designer 491A collaboration between University of Birmingham researchers and liquid biopsy cancer detection and screening company Nonacus, has resulted in a nov
Heart disease prevention is particularly important in cancer patients

Heart disease prevention is particularly important in cancer patients

by Johannes Angerer,Medical University of ViennaBaseline cardiovascular toxicity risk assessment checklist. BNP, B-type natriuretic peptide; cTn, cardiac troponin; CTR-CVT, cancer therapy-relate

Heart disease prevention is particularly important in cancer patients

by Johannes Angerer,Medical University of ViennaBaseline cardiovascular toxicity risk assessment checklist. BNP, B-type natriuretic peptide; cTn, cardiac troponin; CTR-CVT, cancer therapy-relate
Largest-ever genetic study of prostate cancer in men of African descent finds new risk factors for the disease

Largest-ever genetic study of prostate cancer in men of African descent finds new risk factors for the disease

by Keck School of Medicine of USCCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainProstate cancer takes a greater toll on Black men than on men of other races. In the United States, one in six Black men will ge

Largest-ever genetic study of prostate cancer in men of African descent finds new risk factors for the disease

by Keck School of Medicine of USCCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainProstate cancer takes a greater toll on Black men than on men of other races. In the United States, one in six Black men will ge
Cancer research explores role of cytochrome oxygenases in augmenting austocystin D-mediated cytotoxicity

Cancer research explores role of cytochrome oxygenases in augmenting austocystin D-mediated cytotoxicity

byTokyo University of SciencePrevious studies have suggested that austocystin D is oxidized by cytochrome P450 (CYP) oxygenases which then induces DNA damage and suppresses cell proliferation. I

Cancer research explores role of cytochrome oxygenases in augmenting austocystin D-mediated cytotoxicity

byTokyo University of SciencePrevious studies have suggested that austocystin D is oxidized by cytochrome P450 (CYP) oxygenases which then induces DNA damage and suppresses cell proliferation. I