16-09-2024 18:10 via scitechdaily.com

Disarming Pancreatic Cancer With Enzyme Inhibitors

Researchers at West Virginia University are advancing pancreatic cancer treatment by targeting a specific enzyme, myeloperoxidase, which typically aids in fighting infections but exacerbates cancer when overactive. The study, inspired by poor outcomes in existing therapies and a survival rate of only 13% for pancreatic cancer patients, explores how inhibiting this enzyme could enhance the [...]
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