New approach for cancer medication discovered: Researchers demonstrate rocking movement in anti-stress protein Hsp90

Monday, August 23, 2010 - 15:28 in Biology & Nature

The protein Hsp90 plays a significant role in the survival of cells that are exposed to stress. Researchers in Germany uncovered this protein's mode of operation some time ago -- but now Hsp90 has surprised even the experts with an unexpected pattern of motion. The results may help researchers discover specific cancer medication.

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