In a study published in the journal Genes & Diseases, scientists from Union Hospital, Tongji Medical College, and Huazhong University of Science and Technology delve into the molecular intricacies of osteosarcoma in the elderly. The team investigated senescent cells, cells that no longer divide or grow, and their influence on tumor progression. A spotlight was cast on methylmalonic acid (MMA), a compound found in elevated levels in the elderly, known to be associated with aggressive cancer characteristics.
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