Wednesday 12 November 2014

Insights into Cell of Origin for Large, Disfiguring Nerve Tumors

The specific cell that gives rise to large, disfiguring tumors called plexiform neurofibromas, has been determined by researchers, paving way to new therapies for preventing growth of these tumors. UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have determined the new cell type. "This advance provides new insight into the steps that lead to tumor development and suggests ways to develop therapies to prevent neurofibroma formation where none exist today," said Dr. Lu ...

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