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metastasis

[muh-tas-tuh-sis] / məˈtæs tə sɪs /


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"This could suggest that, to develop treatments for pancreatic cancer metastasis, the gene may not need to be entirely shut down to have a positive effect," says Feinberg.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

This process ultimately reduced tumor growth and limited metastasis in the mice.

From Science Daily • Mar. 10, 2026

One triggered epithelial-mesenchymal transition, an essential step in cancer progression and metastasis.

From Science Daily • Feb. 17, 2026

"Since then, we've discovered its mechanism of action in breast cancer growth, metastasis and immune exhaustion and developed an antibody to block SFRP2."

From Science Daily • Jan. 22, 2026

Secondary growths are met with chiefly in the lungs, metastasis taking place by way of the veins.

From Manual of Surgery Volume First: General Surgery. Sixth Edition. by Thomson, Alexis




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