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Blocking ASC gene shown to shrink pancreatic cancer tumors
Original: Researchers have demonstrated that blocking a specific innate immune system gene, which produces the inflammasome adapto
Researchers have demonstrated that blocking a gene in the innate immune system that produces the inflammasome adaptor protein ASC can significantly reduce the formation of pancreatic cancer tumors. The finding points to a possible new target for treating one of the deadliest cancers, and is drawing attention in oncology and immunology circles for its potential therapeutic implications.
Why now: Pancreatic cancer has very poor survival rates, so any research suggesting a way to reduce tumor formation attracts wide scientific and public interest
ASC inflammasome adaptor proteinpancreatic cancerinnate immune system
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