Scientists discover a common sugar may help cancer cells break free and spread
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Researchers at the Wistar Institute have discovered that tumor cells that survive chemotherapy can release fructose, which acts as a chemical signal that encourages surrounding cancer cells to break away from the tumor and metastasize throughout the body, Science Daily reported.
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MSNBCTV NEWSScientists discover a common sugar may help cancer cells break free and spread
Scientists have uncovered a surprising way that fructose, a sugar commonly found in sweetened foods and drinks, may help aggressive ovarian cancer spread. Researchers discovered that cancer cells surviving chemotherapy release fructose that weakens the bonds holding neighboring tumor cells together, making it easier for cancer to spread. High dietary fructose levels and cholesterol-lowering statins also produced concerning effects in preclinical…
Research shows how fructose released by chemotherapy-resistant cells favors the spread of ovarian cancer
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