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How might scientists use knowledge about receptors and how metastasis occurs to find ways to stop malignancy?
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Receptors: Certain tumor cells express protein receptors on their surfaces. They can cause stimulation or repression of tumor growth. Understanding what receptors are present on these cells allow for specific targets of medication to halt cancer growth or stimulate cancer death.
Answered 11/14/2012
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