Australian scientists identify a gene that "could help treat cancer" _English

CANBERRA, July 2 (Xinhua) – The gene that strengthens the human immune system has been discovered, a breakthrough for Australia's national science agency.

The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) has identified a new gene that plays a crucial role in regulating the body's immune response to infection and disease, revealed Monday.

The gene has existed for 500 million years, but as CSIRO researcher Cameron Stewart explained, its identification could lead to the development of new treatments for a "variety of diseases that include cancer. , diabetes, and inflammatory disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis. "

Cytokines that help strengthen the immune system and prevent viruses and other pathogens from reproducing and causing disease," said Dr. Stewart.

The gene, termed C6orf106 or C6, "regulates this process by disabling the production of certain cytokines to prevent our immune response from becoming out of control."

Rebecca Ambrose, who is a member of CSIRO team "There are still thousands of genes we know very little about."

"It is exciting to consider that the C6 has existed for over 500 million years, near ervé and transmitted simple organisms to humans, but we are only now beginning to get an idea of ​​its importance. "

Researchers are asking for help from the community to name the gene, and a list of names will be available for final approval by a third." End

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