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Research Pinpoints Weakness in Lung Cancer's Defenses
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 17 -- Harvard Medical School issued the following news:
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Research Pinpoints Weakness in Lung Cancer's Defenses
Scientists uncover an enzyme that boosts cancer cell metabolism to fuel growth
By CATHERINE CARUSO
At a glance:
* Researchers discovered the importance of an enzyme that promotes growth of certain lung cancers.
* The enzyme, GUK1, supports metabolism in cancer cells to help tumors grow.
* In the future, GUK1 could become a possible target for lun
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