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Mouse model advances understanding of synovial sarcoma

A mouse model for synovial sarcoma has enabled scientists to make tremendous progress toward understanding the origin and pathogenesis of this highly aggressive soft-tissue malignancy. The research, published in the April issue of the journal Cancer Cell, published by Cell Press, provides new information about the timing and environment required for initiation and progression of synovial sarcoma. The mouse model is also likely to serve as an invaluable resource for development of successful therapeutic strategies for this often lethal cancer.

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