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Science News for June 14, 2008


Novel model of osteosarcoma

Researchers have developed a high-fidelity animal model of osteosarcoma by genetically modifying mice to lack the p53 and Rb tumor suppressor genes. This model closely recapitulates human osteosarcomagenesis, providing valuable insights into the disease's genetic contributions.

SourceCold Spring Harbor Laboratory·JournalGenes & Development·DateJun 14, 2008

New molecular insight into amboebic dysentery

EhROM1 enzyme plays a crucial role in E. histolytica's immune evasion and surface protein shedding. The discovery paves the way for developing rhomboid inhibitors as a novel anti-parasitic strategy.

SourceCold Spring Harbor Laboratory·JournalGenes & Development·DateJun 14, 2008
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How Montezuma gets his revenge

Researchers found a new enzyme, EhROM1, that helps the dysentery-causing amoeba evade the immune system. The enzyme is part of an ancient group of enzymes used by malaria parasites to enter host cells.

SourceJohns Hopkins Medicine·JournalGenes & Development·DateJun 14, 2008