© 2004 by Oxford University Press
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Protein Found to Promote Colon Cancer Metastasis
The protein periostin promotes the growth and development of metastatic colon cancer and could be a target for controlling the disease, according to a new study.
The majority of deaths from colorectal cancer occur because of metastasis, usually to the liver. Identifying the proteins essential for metastasis, therefore, is important for developing effective treatments for metastatic colon cancer.
Researchers Discover New Kinase Inhibitor That Targets Leukemia
Insurance Blunts Racial Disparities in Colorectal Cancer Survival