Researchers have found a virus, the same type that causes leukemia and sarcomas, in human prostate cancer cells. The research, done at the University of Utah and Columbia University identified a virus, known as XMRV (Xenotropic murine leukemia virus-related virus), was found in 27% of tested human prostate cancer cells.
Dr. Illa R. Singh, one of the lead investigators, reports in the September 7th, 2009, Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, that the cancer cell in which the virus was found were the most aggressive of the cells tested.
At this time, it cannot be said that we know for certain that the virus causes prostate cancer, although it seems likely that, at the very least, the virus is associated with prostate cancer in some way. This finding could lead to more research or even a vaccine for prostate cancer, which affects around 200,000 men each year.
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Sources: Newswise: Researchers Find First Evidence of Virus in Cancerous Prostate Cells
Dr. Illa R. Singh, one of the lead investigators, reports in the September 7th, 2009, Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, that the cancer cell in which the virus was found were the most aggressive of the cells tested.
At this time, it cannot be said that we know for certain that the virus causes prostate cancer, although it seems likely that, at the very least, the virus is associated with prostate cancer in some way. This finding could lead to more research or even a vaccine for prostate cancer, which affects around 200,000 men each year.
Read More on Prostate Cancer
Sources: Newswise: Researchers Find First Evidence of Virus in Cancerous Prostate Cells
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