Genes associated with progression of melanoma are identified

(Funda ç ã o de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de S ã o Paulo) Screening used synthetic compound similar to curcumin (a pigment extracted from turmeric), which displayed anti-tumor action in preliminary tests. Next step will be evaluating these genes' roles on tumoral progression and exploring them as therapeutic targets - melanoma is the most lethal and also the most chemotherapy-resistant type of skin cancer.
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news