Possible origin of neuroblastoma in the adrenal glands discovered

(Medical University of Vienna) Since the tumour cells of neuroblastoma resemble certain cells in the adrenal glands, a joint research group investigated the cellular origin of these cells and sympathetic neurons during the embryonic development of human adrenal glands. They discovered a previously unknown cell type that might potentially be the origin of the tumour cells.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news