chemoresistance

Gene Associated With Cancer Drug Resistance Identified

Variations in the TEKT4 gene result in microtubule destabilization, possibly explaining how breast cancer cells develop resistance to the drug paclitaxel.

Tiny Diamonds To Boost Leukemia Treatment

Binding an anti-leukemia drug to nano-sized diamonds enhances the delivery of the drug to leukemic cells, boosting its efficacy.