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August 13, 2011

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Dr. Arafat's Study on Angiotensin II Type 2 Receptor Highlighted in MedPage Today

A recent study conducted by Hwyda Arafat, MD, PhD, found that blocking a receptor in the renin-angiotensin system may help slow the growth of pancreatic cancer.

In a MedPage Today story, Dr. Arafat explains that the finding could lead to the development of a new chemotherapeutic agent.

Read the full "Possible New Target to Attack Pancreatic Cancer" article.

This study was also picked up by several health and science websites, including Medical News Today, News Medical, Red Orbit and Science Daily.

Publication: MedPage Today
Published: 8/13/2011