tumor suppression

Molecular Pathways in Liver Cell Dynamics

Molecular Pathways in Liver Cell Dynamics

The group is interested in i) analyzing the genetic and epigenetic mechanisms that regulate hepatocyte differentiation and transdifferentiation (EMT) and contribute to the progression of hepatocellular carcinoma, ii) dissecting the signaling pathways that mediate cellular responses to microenvironmental stimuli (such as soluble factors and extracellular matrix stiffness) under phys

Innate Immune Response Regulation by the Human RNASET2 Tumor Suppressor Gene

The link between cancer development or progression and immune system dysregulation has long been established. Virtually every cell type belonging to both the innate and adaptive immune system has been reported to be involved in a complex interplay that might culminate into either a pro- or anti-tumorigenic response. Among the cellular components of the innate immune system, cells belonging to the monocyte/macrophage lineage have been consistently shown to play a key role in the tumorigenic process.

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