Ovarian Cancer
Missing receptor molecule causes tumor growth
Published in Women's Health Weekly, July 7th, 2005
This surprisingly evident connection was proven by a team at the Medical University of Vienna, who published their data in the June 15, 2005, journal Molecular Cancer Research. The team, who is supported by funding from the Austrian Science Fund FWF, also discovered the possible genetic reason why the receptor molecule, which is an important factor in regulating cell growth, is missing.
In healthy tissue, cells grow and divide; this is also true of cancerous tumors. The difference between the two lies in the regulation, which functions well in...
Want to see the full article?
We're a pay-per-view site for premium content. If you'd like to purchase this article, it's only $3.00.
Welcome to NewsRx!
Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of Women's Health Weekly
More Articles from Women's Health Weekly
- Colorectal Cancer
Study recommends colonoscopy as screening method for average-risk women - Contraception
NuvaRing active ingredients don't interact with antibiotics - Depression
Heart rate changes tied to depression in women - Premature Ovarian Failure
Review: Spontaneous premature ovarian failure isn't early menopause - Stress Urinary Incontinence
Combined pelvic floor muscle training and duloxetine is effective treatment - Adrenoceptors
Neocortical and visuo-spatial activities studied, effect of malnutrition shown - More from this issue of Women's Health Weekly
NewsRx is Social
Follow us on your favorite social network by clicking on a button below:
Top Medical Newsletters
Awards
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2012
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2011
Best e-Business Site, 2010
Best e-Business Site, 2009
Best e-Business Site, 2008
Best e-Business Site, 2007
Best e-Business Site, 2006
Best Healthcare Content, 2005
Best Overall Internet Site, 2005
Best Interactive Site, 2005
Facts & Stats
NewsRx also is available at LexisNexis, Gale, ProQuest, Factiva, Dialog, Thomson Reuters, NewsEdge, and Dow Jones.
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Health News and Media Publications
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Science Publications in Biology/Physiology
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top News and Media for the Business of Pharmaceuticals
- Amazon's Alexa 2010 PageRank: #2 News and Media Site for the Pharmaceutical Industry
