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Science News for July 30, 2006


Malignant melanoma cells secrete protein required for embryo formation

Researchers discovered that malignant melanoma cells secrete Nodal, a protein essential for proper embryo development, inducing abnormal skull and backbone formation in zebrafish embryos. Blocking Nodal signaling reduced melanoma cell invasiveness and promoted reversion to normal skin cells.

SourceNorthwestern University·JournalNature Medicine·DateJul 30, 2006