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Authors :
McBride, Deborah
Source :
ONS Connect. Dec2009, Vol. 24 Issue 12, p13-13. 1p. 1 Color Photograph.
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The article provides information on the discovery of protein that inhibits metastatic tumors. It notes that metastasis is the leading cause of death from cancer which can be inhibited by using a protein called prosaposin. Prosaposin can inhibit metastasis by producing factors that blocks the growth of blood vessels. It discusses how prosaposin suppress the metastatic tumors in the connective tissue.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
19351623
Volume :
24
Issue :
12
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
ONS Connect
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
47395154