Brazilian researchers discover new HER2 protein variations that help breast cancer evade treatment

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Brazilian researchers discovered new forms of a protein linked to breast cancer, explaining treatment resistance. The study identified 90 variations of the HER2 protein, revealing structural differences that may cause therapies targeting the standard form to fail. This finding broadens understanding of breast cancer and could lead to more targeted drug development for patients.


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