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Discovering the structure of cancer molecule can be the key for new treatment

By determining the DHX8's structure, scientists could discover new ways of cancer treatment

16-Sep-2019

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Researchers believe that cancer cells use alternative splicing to their advantage.

Scientists believe that by regulating alternative splicing, they could find a way to improve cancer therapies.

DHX8 is a molecule that plays an important role in alternative splicing.

In their research scientists explored human DHX8's structure and what function this structure serves.

Researchers are from the Institute of Cancer Research in London, United Kingdom.

The study was published in Biochemical Journal.

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Biochemical Journal

Bioscience journal based on the fields of biochemistry, cellular biosciences and molecular biology.

Paul Workman

Chief Executive and President of The Institute of Cancer Research.

Rob van Montfort

Team Leader Hit Discovery and Structural Design at Institute of Cancer Research.

The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR)

One of the world’s most influential cancer research organizations

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Cancer