"Tumour cells" refers to abnormal cells that grow and multiply in an uncontrolled way, forming a mass or lump called a tumour. These cells can cause health problems and may be cancerous or non-cancerous. Full definition
In collaboration with Dr Gabriele Bonatz from the Augusta clinics in Bochum (Brustzentrum), Hatt's team confirmed the existence of TRPV1 in tumour cells in nine different samples from patients suffering from breast cancer. (sciencedaily.com)
In the genome of tumour cells of 11 patients, the scientists observed the insertion of a viral DNA segment from adeno - associated virus type 2, known as AAV2. (medicalxpress.com)
«With this breakthrough it is possible to generate cell models with the same alterations as observed in tumour cells from patients, which will allow us to study their role in tumour development,» says CNIO researcher Sandra Rodríguez - Perales. (sciencedaily.com)