Liver protein could be key to preventing spread of colorectal and other cancers, CWRU researchers say

CLEVELAND, Ohio—A protein found in the liver called LRG1 may be what drives the spread of colorectal, pancreatic and other cancers, say researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.

And blocking it could prove to be a successful treatment.

Medical research

• Study details finding of plastic in arteries of patients with atherosclerosis
• In-class recess for exercise is a great idea, even at the college level, OSU psychology professor finds
• Ohio to be first state in the nation to mandate newborn screening for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
• When it comes to staving off dementia, air pollution matters
• Ohio flu activity downgraded to minimal; flu illness drops across U.S., CDC reports

Stories by Gretchen Cuda Kroen

• Brain research on many fronts: MediCLE newsletter debuts
• Study details finding of plastic in arteries of patients with atherosclerosis
• Ohio flu levels rated ‘minimal’ for 2nd straight week
• In-class recess for exercise is a great idea, even at the college level, OSU psychology professor finds
• Lorain’s Mercy Health names new community heath director

If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.