Wednesday, May 24, 2006

RNA Interference Stops Colon Cancer Spread In Mice

Source: University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
Posted: May 24, 2006

Summary:

University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston (UTMB) researchers have scored a dramatic success in the battle against colorectal cancer by being first to use what are known as "small interfering RNAs" to block the spread of human colorectal cancer cells implanted in laboratory mice.

Commentary: Hopefully this will provide scientists with new ideas about how to develop clinical applications of "small interfering RNAs" to effectively treat colorectal cancer in humans

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