Scientists unlock the key to cancer's emergency brake

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Scientists unlock the key to cancer's emergency brake.

Scientists unlock the key to cancer’s emergency brake

The breakthrough is centred on PP2A, a type of enzyme produced by the human body that is capable of halting a tumour’s growth.

www.sciencefocus.com

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[Ralph Sir Edward]

Here's a more detailed article from NIH.

Direct activation of PP2A for the treatment of tyrosine kinase inhibitor–resistant lung adenocarcinoma - PMC

Although tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) have demonstrated significant efficacy in advanced lung adenocarcinoma (LUAD) patients with pathogenic alterations in EGFR, most patients develop acquired resistance to these agents via mechanisms enabling ...

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

 

[b2bailey]

I'm always thrilled to read about new breakthroughs in cancer research. However, after experiencing a life and death battle sitting next to my husband (he lost the battle and the war) -- I can't help but wonder whether this industry is truly interested in putting themselves out of business.