Fibroblasts Contribute to Melanoma Tumor Growth

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    • January 24, 2012 at 10:45 am
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      "The researchers knew that a targeted therapy would kill only the tumor population, not
      the fibroblasts in the tumor structure. However, the finding that fibroblasts contribute
      to melanoma drug resistance was unexpected."
      For the full article see: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120105131643.htm

      Take care

      Frank from Australia

      "The researchers knew that a targeted therapy would kill only the tumor population, not
      the fibroblasts in the tumor structure. However, the finding that fibroblasts contribute
      to melanoma drug resistance was unexpected."
      For the full article see: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/01/120105131643.htm

      Take care

      Frank from Australia

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