Fox Chase researchers discover novel role of the NEDD9 gene in early stages of breast cancer

NCI Cancer Center News

A protein called NEDD9?which regulates cell migration, division and survival?has been linked to tumor invasion and metastasis in a variety of cancers. Researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center have now shown that NEDD9 plays a surprising role in the early stages of breast tumor development by controlling the growth of progenitor cells that give rise to tumors. The findings, published in the journal Oncogene on January 14, 2013, could lead to personalized treatment strategies for women with breast cancer based on the levels of NEDD9 in their tumors.

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