Scientists discover protein which causes growth of cancer cells, believe it could lead the way to help improve therapy options
Scientists have discovered a protein which allows aggressive breast cancers to grow and spread. Experts believe that further research may lead to new therapies for aggressive cancers.
The focus of the study was triple negative breast cancer which affects around one in seven breast cancer patients. The research was published in the journal Cell Reports. According to reports, it is resistant to hormonal drugs. Researchers discovered that excessive amounts of a protein known as LYN helps in the growth of cancer cells and helps it multiply.
By reducing the levels of the LYN protein breast cancer could be slowed down. Scientists from Cardiff University shared that the findings could help in the development of treatments which could control the levels of the protein and also suppress cancers.