Odd one out: Protein goes against the family to prevent cancer donate

(Walter and Eliza Hall Institute) Melbourne researchers have made the surprise discovery that the 'odd one out' in a family of proteins known to drive cancer development is instead critical for preventing stomach cancers.The research team showed switching off a gene called NF-κB1 caused spontaneous development of stomach cancers, driven by chronic inflammation. The study also revealed that immunotherapy may prove to be a significant tool for treating stomach cancers that are driven by runaway inflammation, warranting further investigation.
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - Category: Biology Source Type: news