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Neurons as Charging Stations to Fuel Tumor Metastasis (Read the scientific version)
The New Study Tumors are known to be extensively innervated. Tumor cells produce a variety of neurotropic factors to attract neuronal differentiation. Why do they do this? Previous studies revealed that tumor cells use sensory neurons to suppress immune responses from CD8+ T cells. 1 In a new study, Hoover and colleagues identify a previously unknown reason for this close association. They discovered that tumor cells steal neuronal mitochondria to enhance survival, promote

Dr. Jainu Ajit
Jul 26, 20253 min read
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