immune system
Posted by admin in Cancer, Health News at March 10, 2009
Tags: cancer metastasis, enzyme LOX, enzyme’s activity, immune system, prevent cancer
Tags: cancer metastasis, enzyme LOX, enzyme’s activity, immune system, prevent cancer
A new study has discovered an enzyme called LOX which helps the cancer to metastasize to other areas of the body.
Cancer metastasis is the process in which cancer spreads from its original location. It is held to be responsible for 90% deaths related to cancer.
The researchers found that LOX (lysl oxidase) sends out signals to set up a new location on the body for the cancer to perpetuate itself.
It is found that without this intimating preparation the immune system would show a strong resistance towards the development of cancer.
