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Scientists identify 'critical' gene for development and spread of lung cancer

4/25/2012

Scientists from the Mayo Clinic have identified a single gene that appears to be a major driving force in the development and spread of the most common form of lung cancer.  The study also suggested the gene may play a role in a number of other different types of cancer.
Matrix metalloproteinase-10 (MMP-10) is a growth factor gene used by cancer stem-like cells to keep themselves healthy, as well as migrate into the bloodstream or lymph nodes.  Thanks in part to MMP-10, these stem cells are highly resistant to cancer treatments.

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