The reactivation of a dormant retrovirus, HML-2, may contribute to the aggressiveness of glioblastoma, a type of brain tumor. Researchers discovered that the virus influences the stem-cell state of the tumors, thereby promoting a more resistant form of cancer.
Ancient Virus Awakening: Hidden Culprit in Glioblastoma Brain Cancer Aggressiveness
Neuroscience News - 3 Jul 2023 19:06
The reactivation of a dormant retrovirus, HML-2, may contribute to the aggressiveness of glioblastoma, a type of brain tumor. Researchers discovered that the virus influences the stem-cell state of the tumors, thereby promoting a more resistant form of cancer.
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