3D image of cancer protein is created

A group of scientists in Glasgow created a 3D model of a protein which can prevent cancer. This protein which controls the cell growth can switch between two different shapes. A cancer cell misses at least one of the various factors controlling the cell cycle. The structure of this protein is mapped by using a high-tech-X-ray analysis. The information about the structure of this protein is useful for developing new cancer drugs. The public supports these kinds of research projects and enable Cancer Research UK to spend £18m a year on different projects in Glasgow.

From: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-16665678

My comment: It is amazing that people in the UK donate generously for research and enable the scientists to spend on their projects. It is a long term investigation which is beneficial in every aspect. The people’s lives are saved and the new drugs could be sold to other countries. It seems by developing drugs in future according to the structure of this protein which controls a cell growth, an important step could be taken towards cancer treatment.