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A protein that fuels cancer could also be the key to fighting it
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October 16, 2026

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

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. The approach showed promise against colorectal, breast, and ovarian cancers, as well as melanoma.

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