Study reveals how chronic blood cancer transitions to aggressive disease (IMAGE)

WashU Medicine

Study reveals how chronic blood cancer transitions to aggressive disease

Caption

A study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis suggests a strategy for preventing a chronic, slow-growing type of blood cancer from progressing to an aggressive form of leukemia. Shown is bone marrow from a mouse treated with a compound that blocks DUSP6, a key molecule in the transition from chronic to aggressive disease.

Credit

Tim Kong, Angelo Laranjeira

Usage Restrictions

None

License

Original content

Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.