Study Reports Progress Against Fatal Brain Cancer
Title: Study Reports Progress Against Fatal Brain Cancer Category: Health News Created: 2/24/2010 4:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 2/25/2010
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Notch-blocking drugs kill brain cancer stem cells, yet multiple therapies may be needed
( Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions ) Working with mice, Johns Hopkins scientists who tested drugs intended to halt growth of brain cancer stem cells — a small population of cells within tumors that perpetuate cancer growth — conclude that blocking these cells may be somewhat effective, but more than one targeted drug attack may be needed to get the job done.
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