Detection of the protein that causes palate cancer

Scientists at the British Cancer Research Center (CRUK) announced on July 2 that a protein, a dangerous agent that causes tumors in the palate, has been discovered.

The new discovery opens new hopes for an effective treatment of this fatal disease.

According to the research results, protein called FRMD4A (Protein 4A) is a powerful agent that causes palate cancer and stimulates tumors to grow quickly.

Scientists believe that people with higher levels of FRMD4A protein have a higher risk of oral cancer and recurrence of the disease.

By blocking FRMD4A in mice with oral cancer, researchers were able to create mechanisms to effectively prevent the development and spread of cancer.

Dr Stephen Goldie of the Cambridge Research Institute of CRUK said that the interesting thing about the new study is that by conducting experiments, scientists have also discovered a potential drug, aimed directly at pathogenic proteins. , inhibiting their development.

This new drug is also an option for patients who have undergone surgery and chemotherapy without results, even the drug can be used in combination with the above two methods.

Palate and throat cancer appear as a result of cell DNA damage in the oral cavity and throat.

Smoking cigarettes and drinking too much alcohol can damage these tissues. When cells are damaged, they change function and change into cancer cells.

It is estimated that there are about 5,000 people suffering from this disease each year, mainly due to the habit of smoking and drinking alcohol heavily.

However, before being widely applied, scientists need to conduct more practical experiments.