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Scientists uncover how ovarian cancer resists chemotherapy-and how to reverse it
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Dalin Clark
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Michigan State University researchers have discovered that the protein TPPP3 helps ovarian cancer cells resist chemotherapy by stabilizing their internal scaffolding. Blocking this protein could potentially restore the effectiveness of standard treatments like cisplatin.
Why it matters
This finding offers a promising new therapeutic target to overcome drug resistance in ovarian cancer patients, potentially improving survival rates.
by Dalin Clark, Michigan State University
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