Illustration of cancer cells producing proteins driving tumor growth

Newly Discovered Pathway Drives Production of Cancer-Promoting Proteins

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Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center have identified a previously unknown mechanism that enables cancer cells to selectively produce proteins like KRAS, which drive tumor growth in common cancers. This discovery suggests that targeting a specific enzyme involved in this pathway could enhance the effectiveness of targeted therapies and help overcome treatment resistance.

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