Ever wonder what a migrating cancer cell looked like? Pretty darn evil but there's good news.

[snagglepuss]

- blocking an enzyme can cut cancer spread. I had no idea a migrating cancer cell looked so horrific.


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Scientists at the UK's Institute of Cancer Research have prevented breast cancer spreading to other organs in mice by blocking a chemical.

In their experiments, they showed that blocking the enzyme LOXL2 prevented metastasis.

They said their findings, published in Cancer Research, provided a "fantastic drug target" and were "highly likely" to be used in a clinical setting.

Cancer charities say the research shows great promise.



http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-12525109

[Raschel]

1. I wonder if it's still valuable if the cancer has spread and the patient then goes into remission.

For instance, from spine to liver etc.

[xchrom]

2. recommend

[HuckleB]

3. K & R.

[eppur_se_muova]

4. I was expecting a cell with a bindle stick ... nt

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