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New Gene may help Prevent Prostate Cancer

Lack of a new isoform 2 of HSD17B4 gene may lead to an advanced prostate cancer, finds a new study. According to the study, the progression to Castration-Resistant Prostate Cancer (CRPC) can be prevented by identifying the silencing factor of this gene. The results are further discussed in the Cell Reports journal.

new gene HSD17B4 may prevent progression of prostate cancer - it encodes enzymes that inactivate androgens - androgens are essential for prostate cancer growth

New Gene HSD17B4 may help Ward Off Prostate Cancer

New research finds a new gene variant HSD17B4, which is linked to advanced prostate cancer. Read More

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