Scientists discover how to reactivate cancer's molecular 'kill switch'

ScienceDaily
Mar 14, 2025, 5:04 pm114 pts
Researchers have discovered that cancer cells suppress 'poison exons' -- genetic elements that act as an off switch for protein production -- in a key gene called TRA2 , promoting tumor growth. By using antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs) to restore poison exon activity, the team effectively reactivated this kill…

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