Preventing cancer relapse through YAP inhibition (IMAGE)

Keio University

Preventing cancer relapse through YAP inhibition

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Scientists from Keio University School of Medicine reveal that YAP can activate dormant colon cancer cells, suggesting that the inhibition of this protein could prevent cancer relapse in patients undergoing chemotherapy.

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Toshiro Sato from Keio University

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