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Scientists discover mechanism controlling spread of pancreatic cancer

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Scientists have shown it is possible to reverse a key process that allows pancreatic cancer cells to grow and spread around the body. These findings show that a protein called GREM1 is key to regulating the type of cells found in pancreatic cancer -- and manipulating its levels can both fuel and reverse the ability of these cells to change into a more aggressive subtype.

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The Independent

Scientists discover mechanism that controls spread of pancreatic cancer

The findings could ultimately pave the way for new treatments of the disease, the researchers suggest.

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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Medical Xpress

Scientists discover mechanism controlling spread of pancreatic cancer

Scientists have shown it is possible to reverse a key process that allows pancreatic cancer cells to grow and spread around the body.

2 years ago

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Science Daily

Scientists discover mechanism controlling spread of pancreatic cancer

2 years ago·United States

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EL ESPAÑOL

Pancreatic cancer blow: mechanism that controls tumor spread discovered

Research in mice shows that a protein called GREM1 is key to regulating the type of cells found in the tumor.

2 years ago·Spain

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Eldiario.es

Mechanism that controls the spread of pancreatic cancer in mice found

A British study with rodents shows that it is possible to reverse the process that allows tumor cells to grow and spread. This cancer is one of the most lethal, with survival rates below 7%

2 years ago·Spain

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