How A Common Genetic Mutation Makes Cancer Radiation Resistant

Sunday, June 14, 2009 - 00:28 in Health & Medicine

Many cancerous tumors possess a genetic mutation that disables a tumor suppressor called PTEN. Now researchers have shown why inactivation of PTEN allows tumors to resist radiation therapy.

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