Pancreatic Cancer Cell Death Triggered by Caspase‑8 Blockade in Preclinical Models

Tuesday, June 16, 2026Savannah WiegelView original

KRAS‑mutant pancreatic cancer relies on caspase‑8 to evade necroptosis, according to a new study. Blocking caspase‑8 triggers cell death in mouse models and patient‑derived organoids, revealing a promising therapeutic vulnerability.

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