Articles tagged with Cancer Cells
UT Dallas researchers have shown that hyperspectral imaging and AI can predict the presence of cancer cells with 80-90% accuracy in 293 tissue specimens. This technology, called a smart surgical microscope, aims to reduce operating time, lower medical costs, and save lives.
Researchers from the University of Seville have discovered a new mechanism that makes it possible to understand premature ageing in cells with asymmetrical cell division. This mechanism is related to the distribution of microtubule-organising centres (MTOCs) during cell division.
A recent study published in Aging Cell has discovered that human aging processes may actually hinder the development of cancer. In most human tissues, aging-related gene expression changes are contrary to those found in cancer, suggesting a protective effect on cell growth.
Researchers discovered that cancer cells in the brain communicate with healthy brain cells through synapses, stimulating growth and proliferation. Anti-epileptic medicine may hold a key to curbing this dangerous communication.
Researchers at King's College London have discovered that β-Galactoside-Binding Protein (βGBP) can selectively target and kill cancer cells while stimulating the immune system to provide long-term protection against cancer recurrence. The study presents a promising new strategy for treating aggressive forms of cancer.
A cluster of interacting proteins found in Tasmanian devil facial tumours and human cancers could guide the development of new drug combinations that improve immunotherapy treatment effectiveness. Researchers suggest that a class of EZH2 inhibitors may help overcome immune evasion in cancer cells.
A team of scientists developed a technique using light to activate an Iridium-based compound that cuts off the 'power source' in cancer cells, even under hypoxia. This method could reduce side effects and potentially immunize against future cancers.
Scientists uncovered novel signaling mechanisms in cancer cells and designed a new anticancer compound M-COPA to target defective biochemical pathways. The study found that the mutated KIT protein carries out cancer-specific signaling at the Golgi, which is activated by downstream proteins such as AKT, ERK, and STAT5.
Researchers use CRISPR gene editing and MICS to identify genes that can be targeted by drugs in cancer and regenerative medicine, revealing promising targets for cancer treatment. The technology also enables faster harvesting of desired cell types for therapy.
Scientists at UCL have developed a method to reactivate 'tumour suppressor' genes silenced by cancer cells. This finding could lead to new targeted biotherapies for cancer treatment.
Researchers at Medical College of Georgia have found a link between high levels of TIMP-1 and IL-6, two molecules that contribute to chemotherapy resistance in non-small cell lung cancer. The study's findings suggest that elevated levels of these molecules may be an indicator of poor prognosis and a potential target for improving treat...
Researchers at SMART developed a new confocal reflectance interferometric microscope to study nuclear membrane mechanics in intact cells. This label-free technology has the potential to revolutionize our understanding of metastatic cancers and genetic illnesses, enabling the identification of stem cells for therapeutic applications.
Research reveals that hypoxic conditions alter p53's shape, allowing it to bind with HIF and promote cancer cell survival. This discovery may lead to new therapeutic strategies for pancreatic cancer.
Researchers from the University of Cambridge have developed a platform that uses nanoparticles known as metal-organic frameworks to deliver a promising anti-cancer agent, siRNA, to cells. The study shows that MOFs can present a viable platform for delivering potent anti-cancer agents to target specific genes.
A new study in Nature explores the role of chromatin loops in V(D)J recombination, a gene assembly process that generates diverse antibodies. The research reveals how cells exploit loop formation to mix and match genetic code, leading to the creation of new antibodies.
Researchers at Vanderbilt University found that cancer cells prioritize wider, easier-to-navigate spaces over smaller, confined ones to reduce energy expenditure during metastasis. This discovery highlights the importance of energy metabolism in cancer cell migration and may lead to new strategies for preventing metastasis.
A new study reveals that many cancer drug candidates fail in clinical trials due to off-target effects, rather than targeting essential molecular mechanisms. This unexpected finding challenges over 180 previous reports on the importance of specific proteins for cancer cell survival.
Researchers at Yale Cancer Center have identified a key metabolic pathway that enables cancer cells to adapt to their microenvironment and respond to nutrient availability. The study suggests that targeting this pathway with drugs may help treat various forms of cancer by preventing cancer cells from growing in nutrient-rich environments.
Researchers found functional mosaicism, where individual cells use different protein molecules to carry out the same function, which could explain antibiotic resistance and cancer relapse. This discovery suggests that therapeutic treatments may not be effective against all cells of the same type.
Researchers have made a breakthrough in cancer treatment using nanoparticles that can be activated by radiation, resulting in statistically significant reductions in tumor size. This innovative approach builds on previous research and has the potential to effectively treat tumors throughout the body.
Scientists have identified a cellular pathway that allows acute myeloid leukemia cells to evade the effects of drugs. They then engineered a compound that targets this pathway, blocking a mutant protein and halting the cancer cells' ability to sidestep the compound's effects.
Researchers investigated how radiation damages DNA in cancer cells treated with 5-fluorouracil, identifying new fragment ions and their formation thresholds. The study could lead to new ways of protecting normal tissues from radiation damage caused by radiotherapy.
Scientists used single-cell transcriptomics to map cell types and molecular cascades driving medulloblastoma growth. They discovered new treatment targets, including the HIPPO-YAP/TAZ pathway, which can be targeted with an FDA-approved cancer drug.
A new study reveals pancreatic cancer cells invade and destroy nearby blood vessels, replacing them with tumor-lined structures. The process is driven by the interaction between the protein receptor ALK7 and the protein Activin, pointing to a possible target for future treatments.
Researchers identified a molecule called DCAF15 that makes cancer cells more susceptible to natural killer cells. Blocking this molecule could lead to better survival rates for patients with acute myeloid leukemia.
A University of Turku team has found that PIM kinases regulate the sense of smell in nematodes. The enzymes, previously linked to cancer cell motility and survival, also influenced olfactory neurons' ability to detect attractants or repellents.
A new study found that damaged mitochondria can pollute cells with reactive oxygen species, causing telomere damage and genetic instability. The researchers developed a technology to trigger this reaction, which ultimately led to the discovery of telomere fragility and breakage.
A Ludwig Cancer Research study reveals that MYC-driven cancers rely heavily on fatty acid synthesis and can be targeted for treatment. The research provides concrete information for the development of new therapies for a broad spectrum of malignancies.
Scientists at the Paul Scherrer Institute deciphered the structure of CCR7 receptor, which plays a crucial role in cancer cell migration. They identified an artificial molecule that blocks this receptor, preventing signaling protein from triggering a chain reaction leading to cell migration.
Researchers have discovered that natural killer cells interact with HLA class 2 proteins, which can activate them to attack cancer cells. This breakthrough may lead to new ways to harness the immune system to fight cancer and avoid attacking healthy tissues.
Researchers will investigate how solar UVB radiation triggers skin cancer and develop prevention and treatment strategies, including testing natural products and existing drugs.
Researchers have identified a new lipid signaling pathway that regulates T cell function and differentiation, leading to improved T cell-mediated immunotherapy against cancer cells. By depleting SphK1, the pathway inhibits Treg differentiation and promotes a Tcm phenotype, reducing tumor size and mortality in preclinical models.
Scientists at Huntsman Cancer Institute have discovered a way for cells to override genetic changes, potentially leading to more effective pancreatic cancer treatment. The study found that introducing PTF1A into normal cells prevented the formation of cancer cells and even reversed early-stage cancer cells back to healthy pancreas cells.
New research published in PNAS reveals that human epithelial cells form fractal-like branching structures under certain conditions, mirroring the self-assembly of particles suspended in a liquid. This discovery sheds light on tissue formation and cellular behavior.
As people age, the prostate grows, leading to an increased risk for prostate cancer and benign prostatic hyperplasia. A new UCLA study found that older mice have more luminal progenitor cells, which can generate new prostate tissue, helping explain why the prostate tends to grow with age.
Engineers create bone-like tissue in a dish to study disease processes and potential treatments for large bone injuries. The material has a 3D mineral structure populated with living cells, providing insights into cancer initiation, metastasis, and bone regeneration.
Two known gene mutations, KRAS and TP53, induce pathways that enhance pancreatic cancer's ability to invade tissues and evade the immune system. Mutations in these genes are closely linked to pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma, a type of pancreatic cancer with a low five-year survival rate.
Researchers used Raman spectroscopy to differentiate between benign and cancerous thyroid cells, achieving 97 percent accuracy. The non-invasive technique could reduce the need for invasive procedures, minimizing surgical complications and healthcare costs.
Researchers found a significant association between vitamin A intake and reduced risk of cutaneous squamous cell cancer. The study followed nearly 125,000 health professionals for over 26 years.
Scientists have discovered a crucial protective role of Polo-like kinase (PLK1) in guarding against severe DNA damage during cell division. PLK1 is essential for maintaining chromosome rigidity and preventing chromosome rearrangements that can lead to cancers.
Researchers at the University of Groningen elucidated the human ASCT2 structure, providing unprecedented insight into its workings and potential as a target for new anti-cancer drugs. The 'one-gate elevator' mechanism reveals a surprising similarity in release and catch mechanisms on either side of the cell membrane.
Researchers at the University of Birmingham have successfully extracted and modified a compound from feverfew to kill chronic lymphocytic leukemia cells in laboratory experiments. The compound, parthenolide, works by increasing reactive oxygen species levels in cancer cells, causing them to die.
A new combination treatment regimen enhances the immune system's ability to kill leukemias that do not respond to standard treatments. The regimen includes a therapeutic antibody designed to attract natural killer immune cells to cancer cells, resulting in increased killing of acute lymphoblastic leukemia cells by up to 35%.
Artificial cells have been created by Imperial College London scientists that can sense changes in their surroundings and respond with drug molecules or harm removal. This breakthrough uses a simpler approach to mimic complex biological responses, making it easier to engineer artificial cells for various biotechnological applications.
Scientists have found that senescent cells stop producing nucleotides, a class of chemicals essential to keep cells young. The discovery could pave the way for new drugs to eliminate aged cells and promote healthy aging.
A team of researchers has developed a high-performance computing framework to simulate cancer treatment combinations, aiming to improve personalized medicine. The tool, called EMEWS, uses agent-based modeling and machine learning to identify optimal treatment parameters for various types of cancer.
Researchers at Emory University have identified a way to inhibit cancer cell growth by targeting the bottleneck enzyme ribonucleotide reductase. By regulating its active site, scientists hope to develop novel anticancer agents that preferentially target cancer cells.
Researchers found a common vulnerability among aneuploid cancer cells, which are bloated and overstuffed due to high intracellular protein concentrations. The team identified a molecular pathway involving proteins ART1 and Rsp5 that regulates nutrient uptake in these cells.
Researchers at Penn State College of Medicine have identified a potential therapeutic target for high-grade serous ovarian cancer cells by preventing a protein from doing its job. Inhibiting this protein led to a halt in cell division and may be an effective strategy for future therapies.
Researchers at CRCHUM found that Ran protein is essential for ovarian cancer cells to migrate and invade healthy tissues. Inhibiting Ran expression can break down RhoA, a protein necessary for cell migration, leading to a loss of cancer cells' ability to move.
Researchers at Purdue University have discovered a novel set of MYC promoter G-quadruplex stabilizers that demonstrate anticancer activity in human cancer cell cultures. The agents downregulate the expression of the MYC oncogene, which is overexpressed in cancer and associated with all aspects of cancer development.
Researchers at Hiroshima University discover that a layer of cells resembling normal stomach lining is produced by stomach cancer tissue itself, making it difficult to spot after Helicobacter pylori infection treatment. This finding highlights the need for continued check-ups even after H. pylori eradication.
A study found that a naturally occurring strain of the common cold, coxsackievirus CVA21, can target and destroy bladder cancer cells without causing harm to healthy cells. The treatment showed significant reduction in tumour burden and removal of disease in one patient after just one week.
Researchers have identified a protein, TSPYL5, that allows cancer cells to survive indefinitely. Targeting this protein may help develop new therapies for children with ALT-type cancer, which currently lacks effective treatments.
Researchers at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory discovered that pancreatic cancer cells destroy their own mitochondria to reduce reactive oxygen species and proliferate. Inhibiting the NIX pathway may prevent cancer cells from using energy to proliferate, offering a promising new target for therapies.
Researchers develop an artificial metalloenzyme that protects a metal catalyst, allowing it to target cancer cells while sparing surrounding tissues. The system uses a sugar chain to guide the metalloenzyme to specific cells, delivering a potent anti-cancer compound.
A new study reveals that high antioxidant levels may accelerate lung cancer spread, contradicting the long-held notion that antioxidants like vitamin E prevent cancer. The research highlights a complex interplay between protein BACH1, NRF2, and heme-driven oxidative stress in facilitating cancer cell migration.
Researchers have discovered how lung cancer cells metastasize by stabilizing protein BACH1, which stimulates glucose metabolism and boosts cancer cell spreading. The studies published in Cell provide a crucial new piece of the oncological puzzle and offer a potential explanation for the Warburg effect.
Purdue University researchers have created a 3D mapping technology to monitor and track the behavior of engineered cells and tissues. The technology offers diverse options for sensing and works in moist internal body environments, providing complete isolation from electronic instruments.
Researchers have identified a protein complex regulating epithelial cell connections, shedding light on cancer proliferation. This discovery has implications for understanding diseases like asthma and inflammatory bowel disease, as well as developing targeted therapies for cancer.