Scientists have a gene identified in a position to limit the growth of breast tumors

Scientists believe that identified a gene which is able to limit the growth of breast tumors. Study of women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer showed that the presence of BRD4 gene can be used to determine the chances of survival. Experts believe that it is necessary to perform a more detailed study on the basis of the obtained data. Scientists want to study the effect of the gene BRD4 as it may affect the growth of cells. They suggest that the gene does not only impact on breast cancer risk, but it needs to be checked. Scientists have copies of the gene in breast cancer have been introduced in the groups of mice. After 28 days showed that the tumor size was 10 times lower with the gene in mice, compared with those who did not enter the gene. The researchers conducted a study in humans, with the participation of 1240 patients. The study found that patients with a gene BRD4 survival rate almost two times higher than those who do not is this gene. According to scientists, the data, the effects of the disease, and perhaps find a new method of treatment with stimulation or introduction of a gene.