By blocking protein, researchers keep brain tumors from repairing themselves

(University of California - San Diego) Researchers at the San Diego Branch of the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research at UC San Diego report inhibiting activity of a specific protein in glioblastomas boosts their sensitivity to radiation, improving treatment prospects for one of the most common and aggressive forms of brain cancer.

Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - February 28, 2019 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news