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Researchers pinpoint tumor-related protein, slow progression of cancers

Researchers pinpoint tumor-related protein, slow progression of cancers

by University of Nebraska-LincolnThe University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Paul Black (left) and Concetta DiRusso have co-authored a new study that could improve the treatment of malignant tumors.

Researchers pinpoint tumor-related protein, slow progression of cancers

by University of Nebraska-LincolnThe University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Paul Black (left) and Concetta DiRusso have co-authored a new study that could improve the treatment of malignant tumors.
New research identifies a potential treatment target for hepatoblastoma, the most common liver cancer in children

New research identifies a potential treatment target for hepatoblastoma, the most common liver cancer in children

byElsevierLeft: Gross images of livers from mice transfected with β-catenin and YAP1(β-Y), β-catenin and YAP1 plus dominant negative HSF1 (dnHSF1-β-Y) and normal (control). Right: Liver to body

New research identifies a potential treatment target for hepatoblastoma, the most common liver cancer in children

byElsevierLeft: Gross images of livers from mice transfected with β-catenin and YAP1(β-Y), β-catenin and YAP1 plus dominant negative HSF1 (dnHSF1-β-Y) and normal (control). Right: Liver to body
New study identifies ganoderic acid DM as potential treatment for breast cancer

New study identifies ganoderic acid DM as potential treatment for breast cancer

byChinese Academy of SciencesProtein-protein interaction network of the 53 potential targets for treating breast cancer. Credit: Mohammed Sharif SwallahBreast cancer is one of the most common ca

New study identifies ganoderic acid DM as potential treatment for breast cancer

byChinese Academy of SciencesProtein-protein interaction network of the 53 potential targets for treating breast cancer. Credit: Mohammed Sharif SwallahBreast cancer is one of the most common ca
Breast cancer may be likelier to spread to bone with nighttime dim-light exposure

Breast cancer may be likelier to spread to bone with nighttime dim-light exposure

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainExposure to dim light at night, which is common in today's lifestyle, may contribute to the spread of breast cancer to the bones, researchers

Breast cancer may be likelier to spread to bone with nighttime dim-light exposure

by The Endocrine SocietyCredit: CC0 Public DomainExposure to dim light at night, which is common in today's lifestyle, may contribute to the spread of breast cancer to the bones, researchers
New computer platform helps match patients with cancer to trials of targeted therapy

New computer platform helps match patients with cancer to trials of targeted therapy

byDana-Farber Cancer InstituteMatchMiner overview of data flow and modes of use. a) Data inputs from patients and trials are utilized by the MatchEngine to match patients to trials. b) Shown are

New computer platform helps match patients with cancer to trials of targeted therapy

byDana-Farber Cancer InstituteMatchMiner overview of data flow and modes of use. a) Data inputs from patients and trials are utilized by the MatchEngine to match patients to trials. b) Shown are
Scientists find way to starve breast cancer cells

Scientists find way to starve breast cancer cells

by Jennifer Michalowski,Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryWhen fast-growing breast cancer cells run out of glutamine, they turn to an alternative supply line. PHGDH (above, in green) is a key enzyme

Scientists find way to starve breast cancer cells

by Jennifer Michalowski,Cold Spring Harbor LaboratoryWhen fast-growing breast cancer cells run out of glutamine, they turn to an alternative supply line. PHGDH (above, in green) is a key enzyme
Gene signature to tailor chemotherapy shows promise for improving breast cancer survival

Gene signature to tailor chemotherapy shows promise for improving breast cancer survival

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUsing a gene signature technique to tailor chemotherapy for patients with early triple negative breast cancer shows promise as a way to

Gene signature to tailor chemotherapy shows promise for improving breast cancer survival

byBritish Medical JournalCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainUsing a gene signature technique to tailor chemotherapy for patients with early triple negative breast cancer shows promise as a way to
Study: More aggressive treatments needed to improve 5-year survival rate for glioblastoma

Study: More aggressive treatments needed to improve 5-year survival rate for glioblastoma

by Joe Dangor,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicDespite improvements in median and short-term survival rates for patients with glioblastoma, the most common brain tumor in adults, the percentage of

Study: More aggressive treatments needed to improve 5-year survival rate for glioblastoma

by Joe Dangor,Mayo ClinicCredit: Mayo ClinicDespite improvements in median and short-term survival rates for patients with glioblastoma, the most common brain tumor in adults, the percentage of
A new combination therapy regimen shows promising results for prostate cancer

A new combination therapy regimen shows promising results for prostate cancer

by Huntsman Cancer InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainTALAPRO-2, a study led by Neeraj Agarwal, MD, demonstrated that using TALZENNA, in combination with XTANDI, may reduce the risk of disease progress

A new combination therapy regimen shows promising results for prostate cancer

by Huntsman Cancer InstituteCredit: CC0 Public DomainTALAPRO-2, a study led by Neeraj Agarwal, MD, demonstrated that using TALZENNA, in combination with XTANDI, may reduce the risk of disease progress
Novel biomarker for immune checkpoint inhibitors identified in human lethal cancers

Novel biomarker for immune checkpoint inhibitors identified in human lethal cancers

by Liu Jia,Chinese Academy of SciencesA model depicting how the SETD2 inactivation sensitizes cancer cells to immune checkpoint blockade through the NR2F1-STAT1 pathway. Credit: Prof. Wang Yuexi

Novel biomarker for immune checkpoint inhibitors identified in human lethal cancers

by Liu Jia,Chinese Academy of SciencesA model depicting how the SETD2 inactivation sensitizes cancer cells to immune checkpoint blockade through the NR2F1-STAT1 pathway. Credit: Prof. Wang Yuexi
New therapeutic avenue in the fight against chronic liver disease

New therapeutic avenue in the fight against chronic liver disease

by Ulsan National Institute of Science and TechnologySchematic image showing the ETP expression and survival rate in liver tissue from HCC patients. Credit: UNISTAn international team of research

New therapeutic avenue in the fight against chronic liver disease

by Ulsan National Institute of Science and TechnologySchematic image showing the ETP expression and survival rate in liver tissue from HCC patients. Credit: UNISTAn international team of research
Immune evasion tactics of liver cancer cells revealed

Immune evasion tactics of liver cancer cells revealed

byeLifeActivated ß-catenin represses immune infiltration in liver cancer spheroids through exosomes. (a) Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells (PBMC) infiltration analysis protocol. Created with Bi

Immune evasion tactics of liver cancer cells revealed

byeLifeActivated ß-catenin represses immune infiltration in liver cancer spheroids through exosomes. (a) Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells (PBMC) infiltration analysis protocol. Created with Bi