News tagged with tumor tissues
Gene linked to pancreatic cancer growth, study finds
A mutant protein found in nearly all pancreatic cancers plays a role not only in the cancer's development but in its continued growth, according to a new study from University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer ...
Jan 31, 2012 |
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Defects in the packaging of DNA in malignant brain tumors
Glioblastomas grow extremely aggressively into healthy brain tissue and, moreover, are highly resistant to radiation therapy and chemotherapy. Therefore, they are regarded as the most malignant type of brain tumor. Currently ...
Jan 30, 2012 |
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In lab, Pannexin1 restores tight binding of cells that is lost in cancer
First there is the tumor and then there's the horrible question of whether the cancerous cells will spread. Scientists increasingly believe that the structural properties of the tumor itself, such as how tightly ...
Jan 30, 2012 |
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New research sheds light on gene destruction linked to aggressive prostate cancer
Researchers at Queen's University in Kingston, Canada have identified a possible cause for the loss of a tumour suppressor gene (known as PTEN) that can lead to the development of more aggressive forms of prostate cancer.
Jan 26, 2012 |
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Team finds new way to image brain tumors, predict recurrence
After people with low-grade glioma, a type of brain cancer, undergo neurosurgery to remove the tumors, they face variable odds of survival — depending largely on how rapidly the cancer recurs. Even though their doctors ...
Jan 24, 2012 |
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Metastasis of pancreatic cancer in action
Ben Stanger, MD, PhD, assistant professor of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, and Andrew Rhim, MD, a Gastroenterology Fellow in the ...
Jan 19, 2012 |
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Radiation-induced damage to brain tissue reversed by oxygen starvation in mice
Treating brain tumors with whole brain radiation therapy can damage healthy brain tissue, but a new study in mice reveals that limiting the oxygen supply, or hypoxia, can alleviate some of the cognitive impairment caused ...
Jan 18, 2012 |
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Essential protein for the formation of new blood vessels identified
New research explains how cells regulate their bonds during the development of new blood vessels. For the first time, the role of the protein Raf-1 in determining the strength of the bond between cells has ...
Jan 17, 2012 |
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Fibroblasts contribute to melanoma tumor growth: study
Fibroblasts, cells that play a role in the structural framework of tissues, play an apparent role in melanoma tumor growth. Fibroblasts also contribute to melanoma drug resistance and may also facilitate the "flare" response ...
Jan 05, 2012 |
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Smaller sibling protein calls the shots in cell division
Scientists have found at least one instance when the smaller sibling gets to call the shots and cancer patients may one day benefit.
Jan 03, 2012 |
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Advantages and motivations uncertain behind use of brachytherapy for breast cancer radiotherapy
Accelerated partial breast irradiation using brachytherapy (APBIb) for the treatment of breast cancer has been rapidly increasing over the last several years in the U.S. as an alternative to standard whole-breast irradiation ...
Dec 16, 2011 |
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How brain tumors invade
Scientists have pinpointed a protein that allows brains tumors to invade healthy brain tissue, according to work published this week in the Journal of Experimental Medicine.
Dec 12, 2011 |
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University Hospitals Seidman Cancer Center tests novel drug that makes brain tumors glow hot pink
Just 24 hours after Lisa Rek sang at her niece's wedding, her husband Brad was driving her to a local hospital.
Dec 01, 2011 |
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Enhanced treatment of brain tumors
Glioblastoma is regarded as the most malignant form of brain tumor. In many cases, neurosurgeons are not able to remove such tumors completely because of the risk of destroying too much brain tissue in the process. Moreover, ...
Nov 23, 2011 |
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P Rex-1 protein key to melanoma metastasis
Researchers from UNC Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center are part of a team that has identified a protein, called P-Rex1, that is key to the movement of cells called melanoblasts. When these cells experience uncontrolled ...
Nov 22, 2011 |
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