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Scientists discover unique energy vulnerability in cancer stem cells, opening doors for targeted treatments
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Researchers have identified that high-risk MDS cancer stem cells rely heavily on a specific energy molecule called NAD, unlike their healthy counterparts. By disrupting this unique energy pathway, scientists successfully weakened the cancer-driving cells while leaving healthy blood-forming cells unharmed.
Researchers have identified that high-risk MDS cancer stem cells rely heavily on a specific energy molecule called NAD, unlike their healthy counterparts. By disrupting this unique energy pathway, scientists successfully weakened the cancer-driving cells while leaving healthy blood-forming cells unharmed.