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    Signpost of cancer linked to wound-healing properties

    November 19, 2025, Categories  Biology/Biotechnology, Health/Medical

    Graphic illustration of a person's upper torso, as seen from the back, with red color and white dots and lines centered on an area to indicate pain.
    ASU researchers Jordan Yaron and Kaushal Rege have found that the previously mysterious protein SerpinB3 plays a vital role in the body’s natural wound-healing process. Their findings could lead to better treatments for hard-to-heal wounds and open new avenues for tackling cancer and other diseases. Graphic by Jason Drees/ASU

    SerpinB3 turns out to be both a healing powerhouse and a cancer accomplice—revealing new possibilities for medicine. Researchers have uncovered that SerpinB3, typically linked to severe cancers, is also a key player in natural wound healing. The protein drives skin cell movement and tissue rebuilding, especially when paired with next-generation biomaterial dressings...

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