Scientists uncover protective mechanism against liver cancer

Tuesday, December 15, 2009 - 22:21 in Health & Medicine

Scientists have identified a protein switch that helps prevent liver damage, including inflammation, fibrosis and cancer. The findings suggest that a better understanding of how the protein, TAK1, works could lead to new insights into the development of liver disease and cancer.

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