Cancer's copper connections
Cancer's copper connections
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United States: The American Association for the Advancement of Science
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United States: The American Association for the Advancement of Science
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Tumors may be especially dependent on the metal copper.
Dozens of human enzymes incorporate or utilize copper, taking advantage of the metal's readiness to donate or accept electrons to catalyze key bio chemical reactions. Tumors, however, may be especially dependent on the metal. Copper, for example, promotes angiogenesis, the growth of blood v...
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Cancer's copper connections
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1904210553
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1904210553
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0036-8075
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1095-9203
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10.1126/science.349.6244.129
