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Monday, March 9, 2009

Enzyme behind cancer spread found

breast cancer
Breast cancer cells can spread to other parts of the body

Scientists say they have identified an enzyme that helps cancer spread around the body.

Cancer metastasis, where the cancer spreads from its original location, is known to be responsible for 90% of cancer-related deaths.

Institute of Cancer Research scientists have found that an enzyme called LOX is crucial in promoting metastasis, Cancer Cell journal reports.

Read the rest at BBC News/Health.

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