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Blocking ASC gene shown to shrink pancreatic cancer tumors
Original: Researchers have demonstrated that blocking a specific innate immune system gene, which produces the inflammasome adapto
Researchers report that blocking the innate immune system gene that produces the inflammasome adaptor protein ASC significantly reduces the formation of pancreatic cancer tumors. The finding suggests a new immunology-based approach to treating one of the deadliest cancers, and it is drawing attention among oncology and molecular biology watchers.
Why now: Pancreatic cancer has very poor survival rates, so any research suggesting a way to suppress tumor formation generates strong interest.
ASCpancreatic cancerinflammasomeinnate immune system
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