Not Signed In - Tumors Shrink When Gene Reactivated
Tue, 30 Jan 2007 01:00 AM EST
... Many cancers arise due to defects in genes that normally suppress tumor growth. Now, for the first time, MIT researchers have shown that re-activating one of those genes in mice can cause tumors to shrink or disappear.The study offers evidence that the tumor suppressor gene p53 is a promising target for human cancer drugs. [click link for full article] ...
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