University of Barcelona team describes a mechanism for eliminating harmful cells from cancer treatment (IMAGE)

University of Barcelona

University of Barcelona team describes a mechanism for eliminating harmful cells from cancer treatment

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Cells known as senescent cells can appear in patients after chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatments and are capable of generating new tumours in the body. From left to right, experts Albert Manzano, Clara Alcon, Joan Montero, Marina Bantulà and Paula Morales.

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UNIVERSITY OF BARCELONA

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