An indirect way to tame cancer.

• Autores: Rakesh K. Jain
• Localización: Scientific American, ISSN 0036-8733, Vol. 310, Nº. 2, 2014, págs. 46-53
• Idioma: inglés
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• Resumen

  • The article focuses on research led by the author on how the matrix structure of cancerous tumors squeezes blood vessels, preventing the effectiveness of drug treatments, and the use of angiotensin-blocking drugs to counteract this as of February 2014. Background information on the research is presented, the potential of blood pressure drug losartan in depleting the matrix is explained, and further research needed is outlined.