Finding protection from tumor growth in unexpected places

Researchers have discovered that an enzyme commonly involved in regulating blood pressure also provides protection from tumor growth when strongly expressed in immune cells. The related report by Shen et al, “Mice with enhanced macrophage angiotensin-converting enzyme are resistant to melanoma,” appears in the June issue of The American Journal of Pathology.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news100270370.html">Finding protection from tumor growth in unexpected places</a></p> <p>Researchers have discovered that an enzyme commonly involved in regulating blood pressure also provides protection from tumor growth when strongly expressed in immune cells. The related report by Shen et al, “Mice with enhanced macrophage angiotensin-converting enzyme are resistant to melanoma,” appears in the June issue of <i>The American Journal of Pathology</i>.</p>