‘Defence’ Gene Reveals How Oestrogen Fuels Cancer

Cancer Research UK scientists have shown for the first time how a natural ‘defence’ gene involved in fighting infections such as common colds, can be triggered by hormones to ignite and drive cancers like breast, ovarian, and possibly prostate cancer. Their findings are published in the Journal of Experimental Medicine*.

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Filed under: Cancer on January 14th, 2009