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A cancer resistant mouse was developed by researchers at the University of Kentucky. The key factor is the Par-4 protein, which prevents cancer by selectively destroying cancerous cells. To produce the cancer resistant mice, scientists took a Par-4 gene, inserted it into fertilized mouse eggs and implanted them into a surrogate mouse. The grown mice proved to be resistant to head, neck, breast and pancreatic cancer, despite the breed itself being susceptible to cancer.ScienceDaily: Cancer-Resistant Mouse Developed... (November 28, 2007)
The Par-4 Protein
The prostate apoptosis response-4 protein, or Par-4, was first discovered while studying prostate cancer in 1993. The protein induces cancerous cells to self destruct without affecting normal cells.ZDNet: A cancer-resistant mouse?-
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Cancer Resistant Mouse on Amazon
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Cancer-resistant mouse developed; At least a decade before discovery tested in humans.(World Wire): An article from: Winnipeg Free Press - $9.95
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Cancer Resistant Mouse on Amazon
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Cancer-resistant mouse developed; At least a decade before discovery tested in humans.(World Wire): An article from: Winnipeg Free Press - $9.95
This digital document is an article from Winnipeg Free Press, published by Thomson Gale on November 30, 2007. The length of the article is 456 words. The page length shown above is...Amazon

