Scientists discover gene that can lead to new cancer treatment – World

The discovery could lead to the development of treatments against influenza, arthritis and cancer, according to the website Echo.

The gene C6orf106 or "C6" controls the production of proteins related to infectious diseases, as well as cancer and diabetes, said the organization in a statement . C6-type cytokines [um termo genérico empregado para designar um extenso grupo de moléculas envolvidas na emissão de sinais entre as células] are linked to a wide variety of diseases, including cancer, human papillomatosis, diabetes, and inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, "he explains. same site, the discovery helps us better understand our immune system, and it is expected that

The gene is called C6orf106 or "C6" because of its location in the human genome, but researchers search for a new name and ask for help from the community