Nerve fibers can act like a fuel line that helps pancreatic cancer grow faster
Pancreatic cancer cells hijack the nervous system by forcing nerve fibers to release nutrients that fuel tumor growth, essentially turning the body's communication network into a private supply line.
Pancreatic tumors actively recruit nerve fibers to infiltrate their environment and provide a steady supply of amino acids. Research published in the journal Cell reveals that these cancer cells signal nerves to break down their own proteins into serine. This nutrient acts as a high-octane fuel that allows the tumor to grow even when its primary blood supply is limited.
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