Research Links Key Proteins to the Growth of Brain Tumors
University of Plymouth researchers in the UK have identified the proteins that underlie the growth and development of common brain tumors. Their findings could, in the long run, trigger the development of new treatments which are less invasive. Through investigations undertaken at labs at the Plymouth Science Park, PhD students, together with other scientists studied the molecular subtypes of tumors called meningiomas. They found that ANXA3, a type of protein, was a key driver behind the growth of some meningioma cells. By inhibiting the functioning of these proteins, the team was able to slow down, and in some instances, altogether…
