UC researchers identify novel protein that may help prevent breast cancer spread

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University of Cincinnati Cancer Center researchers in the lab of Jun-Lin Guan have identified a protein that helps prevent metastasis of HER2-positive breast cancer. About 20% of breast cancer patients are HER2-positive, and these cancers tend to be more aggressive than other types.

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