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A protein that fuels cancer could also be the key to fighting it

2026-10-16T04:51:38.000Z

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  • Scientists have discovered how to turn a protein that normally fuels cancer growth into a weapon against it.
  • By activating PPARD in immune cells, researchers made them better at burning fat and attacking tumors, slowing or stopping cancer growth in laboratory experiments.
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