Protein Activation Shows Promise in Halting Colon Cancer Spread
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Researchers at the Australian National University have discovered a way to activate a cancer-blocking protein, Ku70, using medicine, which can detect and clear damaged DNA in cells. This discovery has the potential to prevent colon cancer by deactivating cancer cells and keeping them in a dormant state. The protein could be activated using existing drugs, and its levels may soon be included in cancer screening to predict patient outcomes.
Topics:health#cancer-prevention#colon-cancer#dna-damage#health-and-medicine#medical-research#protein-ku70
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