Thursday, June 29, 2006

Cancer-causing Protein May Heal Damaged Spinal Cord And Brain Cells

Source: Columbia University Medical Center
Posted: June 29, 2006

Summary:

Cancer researchers at Columbia University Medical Center have found that a protein known for driving the growth of cancer also plays a surprising role in restoring the ability of neurons to regenerate, making it an important target for addressing spinal cord damage or neurological diseases like Alzheimer's.

Commentary: Maybe this finding will yield successful human treatments for stroke, spinal cord injury and other neurological diseases and disorders.

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