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Neurotrophins And Their Effects On Breast Cancer Cell Proliferation And Migration, Kayla Elise Minser
Neurotrophins And Their Effects On Breast Cancer Cell Proliferation And Migration, Kayla Elise Minser
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Cancer is a large health issue in all parts of the world. In the United States alone, approximately 1 in 4 deaths are cancer related. Breast cancer is a particularly prevalent form, accounting for a little over 14 percent of all cancer incidence. The largest obstacle to overcome for breast cancer morbidity is metastasis. Over 90 percent of all breast cancer related deaths are due to metastasis. Because metastasis is a complex, multi-step process, it is difficult to treat. A recent observation in the Kirshner lab has revealed a type of phenotypic plasticity, where migratory cancer cells have a neuronal-like …