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Researchers develop 'Goldilocks drug' to treat triple-negative breast cancer

Researchers develop 'Goldilocks drug' to treat triple-negative breast cancer

by Mikayla Mace Kelley,University of ArizonacSNX1.3 competitively inhibits binding of EGFR to SNX1.ARibbon drawing of EGFR kinase domain (PDB ID 5CNO) and SNX1 Bar domain (PDB ID 4FZ

Researchers develop 'Goldilocks drug' to treat triple-negative breast cancer

by Mikayla Mace Kelley,University of ArizonacSNX1.3 competitively inhibits binding of EGFR to SNX1.ARibbon drawing of EGFR kinase domain (PDB ID 5CNO) and SNX1 Bar domain (PDB ID 4FZ
Targeted treatment could prevent spread of pancreatic cancer, heart damage

Targeted treatment could prevent spread of pancreatic cancer, heart damage

by Katie Pence,University of Cincinnati Academic Health CenterPancreatic cancer cells, under a microscope. Credit: University of CincinnatiResearchers at the University of Cincinnati (UC) Colleg

Targeted treatment could prevent spread of pancreatic cancer, heart damage

by Katie Pence,University of Cincinnati Academic Health CenterPancreatic cancer cells, under a microscope. Credit: University of CincinnatiResearchers at the University of Cincinnati (UC) Colleg
Cancer is the biggest health concern among the public, poll reveals

Cancer is the biggest health concern among the public, poll reveals

Cancer is the biggest health concern among the public, poll revealsbyUniversity of CambridgeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTwo-thirds of the public say they are very or somewhat worried about

Cancer is the biggest health concern among the public, poll reveals

Cancer is the biggest health concern among the public, poll revealsbyUniversity of CambridgeCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainTwo-thirds of the public say they are very or somewhat worried about
Pancreatic cancer specialist explains treatment advances and challenges

Pancreatic cancer specialist explains treatment advances and challenges

by Nathan Bahary,The ConversationThe pancreas is located in the abdomen, making diagnosis of pancreatic cancer difficult. Credit:Bruce Blaus/Wikimedia Commons,CC BY-SAWithAlex

Pancreatic cancer specialist explains treatment advances and challenges

by Nathan Bahary,The ConversationThe pancreas is located in the abdomen, making diagnosis of pancreatic cancer difficult. Credit:Bruce Blaus/Wikimedia Commons,CC BY-SAWithAlex
Cancer survivors see mostly positives in how they have changed

Cancer survivors see mostly positives in how they have changed

by Jeff Grabmeier,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainTwo years after diagnosis, breast cancer survivors have four times more positive than negative thoughts about changes they exp

Cancer survivors see mostly positives in how they have changed

by Jeff Grabmeier,The Ohio State UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainTwo years after diagnosis, breast cancer survivors have four times more positive than negative thoughts about changes they exp
Aggressive cancer cells grow by protecting their identity, shows study

Aggressive cancer cells grow by protecting their identity, shows study

byRuhr-Universitaet-BochumGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.112533For most types of cancer, the primary tumor is not the cause of death, but m

Aggressive cancer cells grow by protecting their identity, shows study

byRuhr-Universitaet-BochumGraphical Abstract. Credit:Cell Reports(2023). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2023.112533For most types of cancer, the primary tumor is not the cause of death, but m
Researchers describe a new resistance mechanism

Researchers describe a new resistance mechanism

by IDIBELL-Bellvitge Biomedical Research InstituteDue to the treatment with the antibody against Semaphorin 4D (anti-Sema4D), changes occur in the tumor vasculature as well as a decrease in tumor

Researchers describe a new resistance mechanism

by IDIBELL-Bellvitge Biomedical Research InstituteDue to the treatment with the antibody against Semaphorin 4D (anti-Sema4D), changes occur in the tumor vasculature as well as a decrease in tumor
Study highlights difficulty in diagnosing blood disorders, need for coordination between clinicians and pathologists

Study highlights difficulty in diagnosing blood disorders, need for coordination between clinicians and pathologists

by University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine“Our findings highlight the vital importance of seeking expert opinions from National Cancer Institute-designated cancer centers, especi

Study highlights difficulty in diagnosing blood disorders, need for coordination between clinicians and pathologists

by University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine“Our findings highlight the vital importance of seeking expert opinions from National Cancer Institute-designated cancer centers, especi
Collaborative study shows CAR-T cell therapy safe, effective even for high-risk patients

Collaborative study shows CAR-T cell therapy safe, effective even for high-risk patients

byUniversity of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCAR-T cell therapy is a safe and effective treatment for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), even fo

Collaborative study shows CAR-T cell therapy safe, effective even for high-risk patients

byUniversity of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainCAR-T cell therapy is a safe and effective treatment for diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL), even fo
Circular RNAs—the new frontier in cancer research

Circular RNAs—the new frontier in cancer research

byFlinders UniversityCircular RNA biogenesis and how they are dysregulated in cancer. Credit:Nature Reviews Cancer(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41568-024-00721-7Unraveling the complexities o

Circular RNAs—the new frontier in cancer research

byFlinders UniversityCircular RNA biogenesis and how they are dysregulated in cancer. Credit:Nature Reviews Cancer(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41568-024-00721-7Unraveling the complexities o
'Double life' of key immune protein reveals new strategies for treating cancer and autoimmune diseases

'Double life' of key immune protein reveals new strategies for treating cancer and autoimmune diseases

by NYU Langone HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainInsights into the workings of an immune cell surface receptor, called PD-1, reveal how treatments that restrict its action can potentially be strengt

'Double life' of key immune protein reveals new strategies for treating cancer and autoimmune diseases

by NYU Langone HealthCredit: CC0 Public DomainInsights into the workings of an immune cell surface receptor, called PD-1, reveal how treatments that restrict its action can potentially be strengt
Study finds specific microbiome tied to long-term survival of patients with pancreatic cancer

Study finds specific microbiome tied to long-term survival of patients with pancreatic cancer

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterFlorencia McAllister, M.D. Credit: MD Anderson Cancer CenterA key difference between the few pancreatic cancer patients who survive long-term an

Study finds specific microbiome tied to long-term survival of patients with pancreatic cancer

by University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer CenterFlorencia McAllister, M.D. Credit: MD Anderson Cancer CenterA key difference between the few pancreatic cancer patients who survive long-term an