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DNA 'switch' uncovers new brake on breast cancer growth
Adelaide University researchers have found a DNA "switch" that helps the body stop the growth of the most common form of breast cancer, providing new insights that could help with future treatments.
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Adelaide University researchers have found a DNA "switch" that helps the body stop the growth of the most common form of breast cancer, providing new insights that could help with future treatments. Up to 80% of breast cancer cases are classified as estrogen receptor-positive (ER+)—meaning their growth is driven by the hormone estrogen. Previous research has shown that another hormone receptor, the androgen receptor, can act as a tumor suppressor in ER+ breast cancer.
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