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Cancer Regression in Patients After Transfer of Genetically Engineered Lymphocytes Science abstract

Gene Therapy for Cancer: Questions and Answers

Shrinkage.
A liver tumor (dark gray) practically disappears thanks to modified T cells.
Credit: R. A. MORGAN ET AL., SCIENCE

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There are some exciting things going on in cancer research...

Synthetic Molecule Causes Cancer Cells To Self-destruct

Scientists have found a way to trick cancer cells into committing suicide. The novel technique potentially offers an effective method of providing personalized anti-cancer therapy. Most living cells contain a protein called procaspase-3, which, when activated, changes into the executioner enzyme caspase-3 and initiates programmed cell death, called apoptosis. In cancer cells, however, the signaling pathway to procaspase-3 is broken. As a result, cancer cells escape destruction and grow into tumors.
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http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/08/060828074651.htm

Gene Therapy Completely Suppresses Ovarian Cancer Growth In Animal Model

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers have used gene therapy to either completely abolish or significantly inhibit tumor progression in a mouse model of ovarian cancer. The researchers believe these findings, which are being presented at the American Society of Gene Therapy annual meeting in Baltimore, May 31 to June 4, may significantly improve the prognosis for ovarian cancer patients.
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http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/09/060901111905.htm

I love this stuff!!!

DK

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California man lives to ripe age of 112, despite sausage-and-waffles diet

Devaluing the Race Card

Marine Methane Heats Things Up

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Lord, please give us a cure for all cancers.....soon!!!!