Cells Re-sensitized (IMAGE) University of California - San Diego Caption Pancreatic cancer cells deficient in the expression of the human gene known as Schlafen 11 and resistant to chemotherapy (left panels) were re-sensitized to chemotherapeutic treatment (middle and right panels) by inhibiting the expression of the transfer RNA known as tRNA-Leu-TAA through specially designed antisense oligonucleotides. Credit Manqing Li, Michael David Lab, UC San Diego Usage Restrictions Must be used in conjunction with Li et al paper on cancer cell drug sensitivity. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.