Monday, March 23, 2020

Loss of protein disturbs intestinal homeostasis and can drive cancer

An international team of researchers has identified a novel function for the cell death regulating protein MCL1: It is essential in protecting the intestine against cancer development -- independent of bacterial-driven inflammation. These findings have implications for the use of MCL1 inhibitors, currently being tested for cancer treatment.

from Health & Medicine News -- ScienceDaily https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2020/03/200318104435.htm

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