A paper from researchers at the Spanish National Cancer Research Center, published in Nature, has provided new insight into the role of midkine in promoting cancer growth.
The research shows that midkine released from a tumor stimulated distant lymphangiogenesis, a key step in the spread of cancer throughout the body.
Sydney, Australia-based life sciences firm Cellmid Limited (ASX: CDY) is currently investigating ways of targeting the growth-promoting protein, using proprietary midkine antibodies.
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