Protein discovery could help with lung cancer treatment and early detection

Protein insights may boost lung cancer detection and treatment

Scientists investigating the mechanics of the early stages of lung cancer have identified a new potential treatment, which could also aid early detection of the disease. Levels of a key protein – called TLR2 – in tumours was found to predict a patient’s survival after being diagnosed with lung cancer, a study shows. A drug compound that activates TLR2 was tested in mice and was found to reduce tumour growth in the early stages of the disease.

Protein discovery could help with lung cancer treatment and early detection

Experts say the results are "really exciting" and hope it could lead to a screening programme to provide earlier diagnosis.

Key protein discovery by Scottish scientists could help with early lung cancer detection and treatment

Scientists investigating the mechanics of the early stages of lung cancer have identified a new potential treatment that could also help with early detection of the disease.

Key protein discovery could help with early lung cancer detection and treatment

Scientists hope the finding will lead to further research and a screening programme to provide earlier diagnosis.

Protein insights may boost lung cancer detection and treatment

Scientists investigating the mechanics of the early stages of lung cancer have identified a new potential treatment, which could also aid early detection of the disease.