Research
DNA 'switch' uncovers new brake on breast cancer growth
The Brief
- Researchers at Adelaide University have identified a DNA "switch" that helps the body stop the growth of the most common form of breast cancer.
- Up to 80% of breast cancer cases are classified as estrogen receptor-positive.
- The findings provide new insights that could help with future treatments.
Why it matters
The work identifies a natural growth-control mechanism in the most common breast cancer subtype, which could inform future treatment research.
- #breast cancer
- #estrogen receptor
- #dna regulation
- #cancer research
- #oncology
Adelaide University researchers have found a DNA "switch" that helps the body stop the growth of the most common form of breast cancer, providing new insights that could help with future treatments. Up to 80% of breast cancer cases are classified as estrogen receptor-positive…