Some Brain Cells May Help to Fuel Cancer Metastasis

Brain cells called astrocytes can activate PPAR-gamma, a growth protein in cancer cells that helps them gain a foothold in the brain, a new study shows. The findings suggest that drugs that block PPAR-gamma activity may help treat brain metastases.

from Cancer Currents: An NCI Cancer Research Blog https://ift.tt/2qC9pVI
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