A master cancer gene hijacks a 'molecular crowbar' to make breast cancer cells invasive

(University of Helsinki) Researchers investigated how cancer genes lead to the breakdown of the capsule that prevents cancerous cells from invading the surrounding healthy tissues and - find a hijacked " molecular crowbar " . The new findings help understand the mechanisms of cancer spreading and reveal a cancer vulnerability.
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news