alphaB-crystallin may be a useful molecular marker to identify women with aggressive breast cancer
6th Jan 2006, 15:36 GMT
A groundbreaking study led by Northwestern University researchers has demonstrated that a protein called alphaB-crystallin, which normally protects cells from stress damage, triggers events that may cause breast cancer when overactive.
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