Cell Maturity Pathway Is Deleted or Weak in Glioblastoma Multiforme

Cell maturity pathway is deleted or weak in glioblastoma multiforme

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Aug. 7, 2013 — A program that pushes immature cells to grow up and fulfill their destiny as useful, dedicated cells is short-circuited in the most common and deadly form of brain tumor, scientists at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center …
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Oxygen slows many cancer tumors when combined with radiation

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When hypoxic and aggressive tumors were treated with an “oxygen challenge,” tumor growth was delayed in an irradiated animal model. Measuring the oxygenation of tumors can be a valuable tool in guiding radiation therapy, which opens the door for …
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MD Anderson Identifies Targeted Therapy for Skp2 Protein That Protects and

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Recent research conducted at MD Anderson Cancer Research Center may help in designing a potent and effective cancer treatment by shutting down the proteins responsible for the cancer promoting activities. The results of this study are published online …
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A health care work-around for Congress, but not cancer clinics

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But the Obama administration was less accommodating when reports surfaced in April that its method of applying sequestration cuts to Medicare Part B drug reimbursements could bankrupt cancer clinics. … Texas Republican Rep. Michael Burgess questioned …
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