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Penn State College of Medicine research isolates liver cancer stem cells prior to tumor formation

Researchers at Penn State College of Medicine have identified a population of cancer stem cells in the liver prior to tumor formation. These malignant stem cells have been found to be resistant to chemotherapy and are thought to play a key role in driving liver cancer formation. The study suggests that targeting these cells could poten...

SourcePenn State Hershey Medical Center, Penn State College of Medicine·JournalStem Cells·DateSep 17, 2009

Enzyme involved in inflammatory bowel disease discovered at Penn State College of Medicine

Researchers at Penn State College of Medicine have discovered an enzyme called meprin that plays a key role in the severity of inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. The study found that mice lacking meprin had more severe intestinal damage, indicating that meprin reduces inflammation.

SourcePenn State Hershey Medical Center, Penn State College of Medicine·JournalMucosal Immunology·DateJun 2, 2009