They have been linked to lower cancer risk and have shown to have the ability to
stop the growth of cancer cells for tumors in the breast, lung, colon, liver, endometrium and cervix according to the American Institute for Cancer Research.
Not exact matches
For example, using drugs to block HIFs, which help
cells survive when little oxygen is available, could
stop the
growth of certain
cancers.
Histone deacetylase (HDAC) inhibitor therapy is a type
of targeted therapy that blocks enzymes needed
for cell division and may
stop the
growth of cancer cells.
The recently discovered protein NUDT5 is now presented as a candidate target
for development
of breast
cancer treatment after being demonstrated to
stop breast tumor
cell growth in laboratory experiments.
SPOKANE — WSU researchers have discovered a way to help
cancer cells age and die, creating a promising avenue
for slowing and even
stopping the
growth of tumors.
For example, some may «turn off» genes that encourage
cancer's
growth, and others strengthen genes that may slow or
stop the spread
of cancer cells.