Detecting breakthroughs on cancer-causing mechanism

Scientists have reported the discovery of 21 important genetic changes that are responsible for the majority of tumor growth.

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A group of scientists led by the Wellcome Trust Sanger Research Institute in the United Kingdom conducted research on more than 7,000 samples taken from the 30 most common types of cancer. They have found many signs of pattern change, suggesting that the underlying cause of cancer has occurred since its inception.

Professor Mike Stratton, working at the institute, said: 'This is a very important and important finding. We have found 21 different signs, accounting for 97% of genetic changes leading to cancer. "

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In addition to common causes from external environmental factors such as damaging UV rays and smoking alter DNA and increase the rate of cancer.The new discovery also shows another cause of aging and the body's immune system.

According to Professor Stratton, cells in the body respond to bacterial infection, they activate an enzyme that transforms the virus until the virus no longer works. During its existence, each cell undergoes a series of changes, after which they are capable of converting into deadly tumors.

"We believe that the reaction of cells occurs like a double-edged sword, they transform their own genetics, but at the same time this transformation also helps increase their ability to turn them into a cell. cancer , " said the professor.

Professor Nic Jones, head of research at the Cancer Research Agency in the UK concluded: 'The findings in this study are really useful. It indicates new processes that promote the development of cancer. "

"Understanding the origins of cancer in the first place is extremely important in studying new ways to prevent and treat this dangerous disease ," said Professor Nic Jones.