SMRTR Science & EngineeringAug 17, 2026Science Daily

Scientists uncover the hidden nerve network fueling breast cancer

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University of Oklahoma researchers discovered that triple-negative breast cancer manipulates immune cells called macrophages to release a protein that draws nerves into tumors, helping cancer grow and resist treatment. In mice, blocking that protein stopped nerve growth and significantly reduced tumor size, using a drug already on the market.

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