New hope for a microRNA therapy for liver cancer.
basic_science · Level V
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Abstract
The loss of expression of particular microRNAs can contribute to tumorigenesis. Kota et al. (2009) now explore in a mouse model a promising new approach for the treatment of liver cancer-re-establishing the expression of an miRNA using a viral vector.
Medical subject headings
- Carcinoma, Hepatocellular
- Liver Neoplasms
- MicroRNAs