ISLAMABAD: Scientists have figured out a new way to kill cancer cells by disabling a protein known as fortilin, which promotes their unbridled growth.

Fortilin does so by neutering (removing) protein p53, which actually suppresses cancer.

This finding potentially paves the way for treating a range of tumours and atherosclerosis (hardening of arteries, with plaque build-up), which p53 also helps prevent.

"The p53 protein is a critical defence against cance ... read more

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