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Sanford Burnham Prebys

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This figure shows the results of blocking a protein called heat shock factor 1. Using scanning angle interference microscopy, the scientists showed that inhibiting this protein prevented the thickening of the outer protective layer that cancer cells use to trick the immune system. When the protein is not blocked, cancer cells’ cloaking costumes grow thicker in response to excess glucose or hyperglycemia.

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Kevin Tharp, Sanford Burnham Prebys

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