Breakthrough DNA Discovery Offers Hope for Pancreatic Cancer Cure
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New research has found that pancreatic cancer deactivates the HNF4A gene through DNA methylation, allowing the cancer to grow and spread aggressively. This discovery, published in Gastro Hep Advances, highlights the need for better understanding and treatment options for one of the most lethal cancers, which often goes undetected until it is too advanced for effective treatment.
Topics:health#cancer-research#dna-methylation#gene-deactivation#health#pancreatic-cancer#treatment-options
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