"Because cancer cells are rapidly growing and dividing they need and create more nuclear pore complexes than normal cells. "Our study is the first to demonstrate by blocking the formation of these nuclear 'doors' we can selectively kill cancer cells." The study, published in the journal Cancer Discovery, prevented the process. His team transplanted human tumour cells unable to form nuclear pore complexes into the lab rodents. Attempts are ongoing at Sanford Burnham Prebys - one of the most advanced drug discovery centres in the non-profit world.

Source: Daily Mirror September 28, 2020 14:00 UTC