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Old 01-06-2010, 04:28 AM   #1
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Blocking Inflammation Receptor Kills Breast Cancer Stem Cells

Scientists at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center have uncovered an important link between inflammation and breast cancer stem cells that suggests a new way to target cells that are resistant to current treatments. The researchers identified a receptor, CXCR1, on the cancer stem cells which triggers growth of stem cells in response to inflammation and tissue damage...

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