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Scientists have revealed their observations of how a protein called P-glycoprotein can protect tumor cells from anti-cancer treatments. The protein can move from cell to cell and thus build up resistance to anti-cancer therapy. Scientists hope to use this knowledge to develop techniques to prevent the resistance from occurring.
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About: Scientists reveal how protein causes resistance to anti-cancer therapies
Date: 21 January 2005
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