Protein in Cancer Cells can be Targeted to Make Them Vulnerable to Chemotherapy

Researchers have discovered a protein, known as HDAC5, is vital for the maintenance of structures, called telomeres in cancer cells. This protein can be targeted to make the cells more vulnerable to chemotherapy and other treatments, a new study published in The FASEB Journal reveals. Cancer cells with longer telomeres tend to be more resistant to therapies, while cancer cells with shorter telomeres tend to be more susceptible. By targeting the mechanism used by ...

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