Novel enzyme inhibitor paves way for new cancer drugDate: Fri, May 16
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Wistar Institute scientists have developed a new type of enzyme inhibitor capable of blocking a biochemical pathway that plays a key role in cancer development. Based on studies in human melanoma cells, the research paves the way for developing new ways...
[more]Embryonic pathway delivers stem cell traitsDate: Thu, May 15
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Cells that undergo an epithelial-to-mesenchymal transition show properties of stem cells, including the ability to self-renew. In addition, stem cells exhibit properties of cells that undergo EMT. Strikingly, both normal and cancer stem cells can be gene...
[more]Chemotherapy might help cancer vaccines workDate: Thu, May 15
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Chemotherapy given in conjunction with cancer vaccines may boost the immune system’s response, potentially improving the effectiveness of this promising type of cancer therapy, according to a study by researchers in the Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center....
[more]Celebrex shows benefit in first-of-its-kind lung cancer chemoprevention trialDate: Thu, May 15
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Celecoxib, the anti-inflammatory medication also known by the trade name Celebrex, has proven to be safe and reduces a specific proliferation measurement of precancerous lesions in the lung, according to a study from The University of Texas M. D. Anderso...
[more]Common virus may serve as target for vaccine in fight against deadly brain tumorsDate: Thu, May 15
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By targeting a common virus, doctors may be able to extend the lives of patients diagnosed with the most prevalent and deadly type of brain tumor, according to a study led by researchers in Duke's Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center....
[more]Study suggests blood test can help improve treatment outcomes for breast cancer patientsDate: Thu, May 15
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With the goal of tailoring cancer treatment for each individual, researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center today presented a study suggesting a simple blood test can help doctors more reliably assess treatment efficacy for patients with metasta...
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