Protein That Amplifies Cell Death Discovered: Potentially A New Way To Kill Cancer Cells
Thursday, January 15, 2009 - 21:35
in Health & Medicine
Scientists have identified a small intracellular protein that helps cells commit suicide. In response to stress or as a natural part of aging, many cells undergo programmed suicide, also known as apoptosis. Cancer cells often become immortal and dangerous by developing the ability to suppress apoptosis.