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Enzymology
Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of enzymology
July 4th, 2005
New findings from Japan, Germany and the South Korea describe advances in enzymology. Study 1: COX-2 may allow cancer cells to evade the immune system. According to a study from Japan, "although there are several hypotheses explaining the mechanisms of immune-privileged status of malignant tumor, the exact pathway has yet to be explored. Cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 plays a vital role in prognosis of cancer patients in terms of contribution to neoangiogenesis and apoptosis inhibition; however, the impact of COX-2 in immunomodulation has not been reported." "We have evaluated the expression of COX-2 and its impact on infiltration of...
Source: OBGYN & Reproduction Week (2005-07-04)
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