Pancreatic Cancer Cells (IMAGE)

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Pancreatic Cancer Cells

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Pancreas cancer harbors cells in different states, with classical cells (red) and basal cells (turquoise) co-existing within individual tumors. Basal cells, which typically are associated with aggressive disease, show increased sensitivity to KRAS inhibitors, a promising new drug class for pancreatic cancer.

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Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

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