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Promising drug developed for ovarian and pancreatic cancers
An antibody has been developed to block a protein secreted by the cells surrounding ovarian and pancreatic cancer tumours.
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Research shows pancreatitis biomarker linked to pancreatic cancer
A study has discovered that a biomarker associated with pancreatitis is involved in its development to pancreatic cancer.
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New nanomachines developed to deliver cancer drugs to hard-to-reach areas
In a recent study in mice, researchers have found a way to deliver specific drugs to parts of the body that are exceptionally difficult to access.
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Genomics to match treatments to pancreatic cancer patients
Genomics could be used to match drugs to patients better, with these genetic signatures also giving an earlier insight into detection of the condition...
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Tongue microbiome could help to detect early-stage pancreatic cancer
The bacteria living in the tongue's microbiome could provide an insight into an individuals heath, and may help to detect pancreatic cancer earlier...
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RIP1 kinase as a therapeutic target for pancreatic cancer
RIP1 has been shown to suppress the action of macrophages against the immune system and could be a potential therapeutic target for pancreatic cancer...
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Immunotherapy could cure advanced pancreatic cancer
Immunotherapy using 'educated' killer cells could be a potential cure for pancreatic cancer, with researchers eliminating all signs of cancer from mice...
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Nuclear PET imaging method developed for tumour detection
Researchers have developed a PET imaging method suitable for many forms of cancer, with high contrast and less inconvenience to patients...
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CBD improves survival rates of mice with pancreatic cancer
Mice with pancreatic cancer that were treated with CBD alongside chemotherapy, survived almost three times longer than those treated with chemotherapy alone...
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Breath tests could detect pancreatic cancer
Breath tests analysing organic compounds in exhaled breath could be used as a new diagnostic tool for pancreatic cancer...
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Five genetic changes linked to pancreatic cancer risk
Researchers have discovered changes to five new regions in the human genome that may increase the risk of pancreatic cancer...
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Nano-medicine inhibits progression of pancreatic cancer
Survival rates in pancreatic cancer linked to the inverse correlation between specific oncogene and tumour suppressant microRNA...
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Pancreatic cancer: specific protein promotes development of pancreatitis and tumours
A study has shown that disruption to cell autophagy is involved in the development of pancreatic cancer.
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Modulating FAP may impede pancreatic cancer
Researchers offer a promising target for future therapies that could potentially root out well-hidden metastatic cancer lesions...
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Gene-regulatory factors improve pancreatic cancer treatment
Researchers have identified two molecules that can improve the response of pancreatic cancer to a common chemotherapy drug and also predict the prognosis of pancreatic cancer patients...
