The phrase "tumor progression" refers to the growth and spread of a tumor (abnormal mass of cells) inside the body, which can lead to the worsening of the condition. Full definition
«Naked mole rats have an additional barrier in the way of tumour progression,» says Seluanov, who presented the results at the Strategies for Engineered Negligible Senescence meeting in Cambridge, UK, last week. (newscientist.com)
In addition, the results of the study have initiated a new therapeutic strategy based on the inhibition of the P45 - IKKα enzyme, a protein that is essential in the case of BRAF mutated tumours, for tumour progression. (sciencedaily.com)