不过,虽然研究结果让人兴奋,但还是要保持低调。因为目前这项研究只是在动物身上成功了,而如果要进入临床、为人类做贡献,那么科学家们还必须打起十二分精神,继续前进。当然,我们有信心能够看到这个新的治疗方法应用在人体上,期待人类癌症转移被遏制!
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