Cancer drug works by overactivating cancer gene

Time November 20, 2007 - 5:00am Link Cancer drug works by overactivating cancer gene Description University of Michigan researchers have discovered that bortezomib, a promising cancer drug, is able to strike a blow against melanoma tumor cells by revving up the action of a cancer-promoting gene. The results suggest a novel treatment strategy: push cancer cells into overdrive, so that they self-destruct. The laboratory-based findings may lead to ways to give bortezomib with reduced side effects. Source AAAS Science News Email to friendBookmark thisPrint version » login or register to post comments | 56 reads Score: 0  0 vote(s) updated every 10 min