An Italian-led team has found the
protein that triggers cancer growth and the next step will be
blocking it, according to a new study.
Identifying the protein may enable scientists to block the
cells in the immune system called macrophages, which have long
been identified as the best allies of tumours, said the study
published in the publication of the National Academy of Sciences
(PNAS) in the United States.
The research was led by Emanuele Giurisato of the department
of molecular medicine and development of the University of Siena
along with Cathy Tournier of Manchester University and William
Vermi of Brescia University.
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