Somatic inactivation of the serine/threonine kinase gene STK11/LKB1/PAR-4 occurs in a variety of cancers, including ?10% of melanoma. However, how the loss of LKB1 activity facilitates melanoma invasion and metastasis remains poorly understood.
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Tracking melanoma’s deadly path
Scientists have worked out the mechanics of how melanoma spreads to the bloodstream. Their findings may lead to more effective treatments.
Nanoparticle-based invention moves new cancer drugs closer to clinical testing
Penn State College of Medicine researchers have developed a nanoparticle to deliver a melanoma-fighting drug directly to the cancer.
Familial Pancreatic Cancer Linked To Increased Melanoma and Endometrial Cancer Risk
Read MedicalResearch.com’s Interview with Jeremy L. Humphris MBBS and Andrew V. Biankin concerning their case study inro Familial pancreatic cancer