Gene Therapy Technique Thwarts Cancer By Cutting Off Tumor Blood...

Courtesy ScienceDaily  Thu, 06/11/2009 - 20:30

Researchers have come up with a new gene therapy method in mice implanted with human colorectal cancer cells to disrupt cancer growth by using a synthetic protein to induce blood clotting, cutting off a tumor's blood and nutrient supply.


 

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