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Scientists identify protein that helps breast cancer spread

Washington, Apr 2 (ANI): Researchers from UC Davis Cancer Centre have identified a protein that may allow breast cancer to spread and make it resistant to drugs. The research team led by Kermit Carraway have discovered a protein called Muc4, which belongs to a group of proteins called mucins, commonly found in fluids such as tears and mucus. "Breast cancer deaths are caused by metastasis, not by ... Full story