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Oregon State University researchers discover compounds that convert protein known for protecting cancer cells into tumor killer.
Bcl-2 is an anti-apoptosis protein produced in higher levels by some cancer cells.
Researchers say their findings open the door to promising therapies for breast cancer and other malignancies.
Oregon State receives more research funding than all of the state’s comprehensive public universities combined.
The next steps involve identifying partners to advance this research towards translation, testing in additional preclinical models, and eventually advancing the compounds to human trials.
Oregon State is one of only three land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the nation.
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