CRISPR study identifies gene that plays key role in metastasis of cancers to the lungs

(Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute) A gene not previously linked to cancer has been shown to play a key role in the spread of certain cancers to the lungs, new research from scientists at the Wellcome Sanger Institute has shown. The team found that when the gene LRRN4CL was over-expressed in mice, the skin cancer melanoma was more likely to metastasise to the lungs.

https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-03/wtsi-csi032321.php

Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - March 23, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news