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Obesity inhibits key cancer defense mechanism

Obesity inhibits key cancer defense mechanism

Obesity could enhance cancer development while aspirin might prevent it -- a new insight into potential targets for cancer prevention.

 

 

Obesity is a known risk factor for certain types of cancer, including colon, pancreatic and breast cancer. Studies have shown its role in promoting tumor growth and malignant progression. But its role in cancer initiation has been uncertain.

 

 

 

 

Source: Science Daily

 

 

 

 

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