Thursday, February 24, 2011

Breast cancer, stopped by an enzyme to block the spread of metastases

There are hopes that daily gain new strength, like those of women suffering from breast cancer. After that science has discovered that a protein slows breast cancer, now in further research confirms that it was closer to defeat this disease that affects many women. Researchers from the Institute of Cancer Research UK in a study published in Cancer Research showed that blocking the action of LOXL2 can prevent the spread of metastases.

It will not be the final solution, but we are increasingly putting in that direction. The scientists presented data claiming that 90% of cancer deaths is due to metastases that cause the migration of cancer in other body tissues than the original tissue. Thanks to some research conducted on mice, the researchers noticed that when there were high levels of the enzyme LOXL2 cancer was more widespread and there were fewer chances of survival.

This enzyme, in fact, it is essential for the spread of cancerous cells from the diseased tissue to other tissues of the body through the bloodstream. "LOXL2 is a great drug target - Janine Erler said the research team - and it is highly likely that it can be used in a clinical setting.

We look forward to seeing how they translate these laboratory findings on patients. " If before we had tried to avoid the risk of relapse of breast cancer with lactation, now you can act directly on the primary cause of the spread of the disease, preventing cancer cells spread elsewhere.

Stop the spread of cancer at the clinical level is an important victory, because it reveals even more closely the mechanisms that regulate the development and spread of the disease. What we never tire of saying that is the most powerful weapon to surprise the cancer is not to be surprised: only prevention and early detection do not allow the disease to spread freely.

Of course the information is the basis for everything, unfortunately, if ovarian cancer is still ignored by a woman out of three is because there is the widespread dissemination of information. Just knowing that certain symptoms may be associated with a disease, you can run for cover. For breast cancer, fortunately, are made dozens of campaigns to alert women to consult their doctor immediately if you notice anything unusual.

Science is always nearby to give us a better chance of surviving these terrible evils.

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