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What is ROCK?
ROCK is a molecule that helps aggressive cancers like breast cancer and melanoma spread around the body. Scientists have found that by blocking ROCK, they might be able to stop these cancers in their tracks. This discovery is exciting because drugs that already block ROCK are used to treat glaucoma, offering a potential shortcut to new cancer treatments.
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