Two genetic mutations in liver cells may
drive tumor formation in intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (iCCA), the second most common form of liver cancer, according to a research published in the July issue of the journal Nature.
We then usually move onto xenograft models and then also, if available, try to test some of these compounds in genetically engineered mouse models that have particular mutations
driving tumor formation.
Not exact matches
«Gene mutation
drives cartilage
tumor formation.»
«Treatment as it stands now is not based on the molecular abnormalities that
drive brain
tumor formation,» Miller said.
«
Formation of a
tumor is
driven by genetic events,» says Dr. Roe, «but its ability to spread may not involve direct changes in the DNA sequence.»
«
Formation of a
tumor is
driven by genetic events but its ability to spread may not involve direct changes in the DNA sequence,» says Dr. Roe.
The model will describe cellular pathways that contribute to
tumor formation and explain in detail how the genetic disposition of an individual can activate expression of genes that
drive uncontrolled cell growth and lead to cancer.
Our scientists understand that cancer is a complex problem involving factors intrinsic to the
tumor that
drive its
formation, together with
tumor - extrinsic mechanisms — notably the vasculature and the immune system — that enable
tumor survival.
Enforced expression of miR - 200c can strongly suppress the
tumor formation driven by human BCSCs and the mammary ducts
formation by normal mammary stem cells in vivo, suggesting that miR - 200c is a regulator of normal mammary and BCSCs.