TUMOR DEVELOPMENT

Jul 09 2025HEALTH

Unlocking the Secrets of ADAR1 in Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is a complex disease, and scientists are always looking for new clues to understand it better. One interesting player in this puzzle is the ADAR1 gene. This gene is responsible for editing RNA, a crucial job that keeps mammals alive. When ADAR1 doesn't work right, it can mess up the editing process, potentially changing how breast cancer behaves. Resea...

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Mar 27 2025HEALTH

The Hidden Power of XIAP in Cancer Growth

XIAP, or X-linked inhibitor of apoptosis protein, is a key player in the body's defense against cell death. It is the strongest member of the inhibitor of apoptosis protein family. XIAP's main job is to stop apoptosis, which is the process of programmed cell death. It does this by blocking two main pathways: the death receptor pathway and the mitochondrial pathway. ...

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Jan 06 2025HEALTH

Getting to Know HCC's Immune Friends and Foes

Imagine HCC, a type of liver cancer, as a mysterious city. Like any city, it has different neighborhoods, and these neighborhoods in HCC are filled with immune cells. These cells can either help the tumor grow or fight against it, but we don't fully understand how and why this happens. By mapping out these immune cell interactions within the tumor, scientists hope to...

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