When an invasive and deadly form of breast cancer called triple-negative grows, the fat cells around it seem to shrink. UCSF researchers have discovered that the cells of these tumors — so called ...
TNBCs rely on fatty acid oxidization (FAO) to fuel tumor growth by breaking down surrounding adipose tissue through lipolysis. Gap junctions, particularly involving GJB3 and connexin 31 (Cx31), ...
Epithelial cells line the body’s surfaces to protect against physical damage, pathogens, and dehydration. These cells play key roles in absorbing nutrients and removing waste products, as well as ...