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Fenway
05-15-2007, 07:21 AM
NORMAN, Okla. (AP) -- Two professors at the University of Oklahoma say they've developed a protein that can stop the spread of certain cancer cells without damaging normal cells.

Pento said the research started with breast cancer and expanded to include other types of solid tumors.

They found the fusion protein to be just as helpful in fighting lung, prostate and pancreatic cancers.



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t3h_wookiee
05-15-2007, 02:21 PM
I was so excited when I saw this on OU's page yesterday! I hope it works as well as it looks like it will, very exciting!

BlackMagicRose
05-15-2007, 02:25 PM
Wow! It is so nice to read some good news. Thanks for posting!

sea74
05-15-2007, 03:01 PM
What a HUGE blessing this would be if it all pans out! :D

maplekitty
05-15-2007, 04:54 PM
wow....i agree - what a blessing to this world if this actually works!!