Hubert Hondermarck – The Neural Addiction of Cancers

It turns out that regardless of which organ they affect tumors contain a web of axons coursing throughout them. Recent research has shown that interactions between the neurons and the cancer cells influence the proliferation of the cancer cells within the tumor as well as metastasis (the spread of cancer cells to other organs). In this episode I talk with University of Newcastle Professor Hubert Hondermarck about his research on interactions between neurons and cancer cells, and the roles of neurotrophic factors and neurotransmitters in facilitating tumor growth. Knowledge gained from this research is leading to new pharmacological approaches to treating cancers.

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Professor Hondermarck’s webpage:

https://www.newcastle.edu.au/profile/hubert-hondermarck

Review “The Neural Addiction of Cancers”:

https://www.proquest.com/docview/2806715386/fulltextPDF/7785F348C7744E4PQ/9?accountid=11752&sourcetype=Scholarly%20Journals