Progesterone inhibits growth of neuroblastoma cancer cells

Wednesday, July 13, 2011 - 12:30 in Health & Medicine

High doses of the hormone progesterone can kill neuroblastoma cells while leaving healthy cells unscathed, scientists have found in laboratory research. The results suggest that progesterone could be used to fight neuroblastoma, the most common form of cancer affecting small children.

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