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Cardiac Activity May Inhibit Cancer Development, According to Mouse Study Findings

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Cardiac activity creates a hostile environment for cancer, potentially explaining the rarity of cancer in the heart.
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Researchers found that cancer spread quickly in a transplanted heart under less mechanical stress compared to the native heart.
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The study identified a protein that senses mechanical forces and reduces gene activity linked to cancer cell proliferation.
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The findings suggest new cancer treatment approaches, including devices that apply mechanical pressure to tumors.
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The research opens avenues for combining mechanical stimulation with traditional cancer therapies like chemotherapy.