A groundbreaking discovery at Stanford sheds light on how breast cancer cells work together to break free and spread, highlighting the critical role of biospecimens and clinical research in developing new treatments.
The majority of breast cancers, when confined to the milk ducts, are highly treatable. However, when these cells become invasive, breaching the surrounding barrier and infiltrating healthy tissue, the fight becomes considerably tougher. A recent study published in Nature Materials by Stanford researchers unveils a novel mechanism behind this invasion, paving the way for potential breakthroughs in diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
Previously, the focus was on individual cancer cells using enzymes to degrade the basement membrane, the protective barrier surrounding healthy tissue. However, this research reveals a crucial collective effort: cancer cells collaborate, swelling together and exerting physical force to stretch and tear the barrier, creating escape routes.
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From Mechanism to Future Treatments:
Understanding this collective invasion mechanism opens doors to several exciting possibilities:
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