© 2003 by Oxford University Press
Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Vol. 95, No. 6, 428,
March 19, 2003
© 2003 Oxford University Press
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Scientists Solve Structure of Breast Cancer Receptor
Researchers have discovered the structure of the HER2 protein, an epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) associated with 20% to 30% of breast cancers, a new study reports.
With structure in hand, researchers may now be able to design more precise drugs to target HER2. They will also
ASCO Discontinues Advance Distribution of Abstracts
2003 Appropriations Approved; NIH, NCI Receive Increases