Study reveals new way to target cancer’s nutritional needs
Jan 18 2021
Scientists discover a way to target cancer’s nutritional needs, which could lead to a new way to treat the disease, according to a study published in
Nature Communications today (Thursday).
Numerous studies in mice and cancer cells have shown cancer growth can be reduced in response to diets lacking serine. But results have been variable because some cancer cells are efficient in making their own serine, particularly those with a KRAS mutation which is found in several hard-to-treat cancers.
The scientists in today’s study, funded by Cancer Research UK, found that restricting the amount of serine in the diet of mice when given alongside a drug that prevents the body from making it, reduced tumor cell growth in several different models of bowel cancer.
Plymouth people who have sadly died in recent weeks
A former doctor and dentist is among those paid tribute to in the funeral notices section of the Plymouth Herald
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There have been a number of death notices made in Stoke-on-Trent and North Staffordshire this week.
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This week, these are the loved ones remembered in the funeral notices and family announcements in The Sentinel.
Sue Westwood Six years since you went to be with the Lord. I think of you every day. Still love you. My love always. Roy. xxx
Angela (Angie) Hemming Passed away peacefully at home in December, aged 61 years. Much loved Sister of Chris, Tim and Anne and beloved Daughter of the late Peter and Beryl Hemming. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. A Private Funeral service will take place at Westall Park Natural Burial Ground Family flowers only please, Donations if desired to Angie s favoured charity wateraid.org Enquiries to The Co-operative Funeralcare Tel: 01905 22137
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