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Ras alters epithelial-mesenchymal transition in response to TGF-β by reducing actin fibers and cell-matrix adhesion
15 Jan 2009
Abstract excerpt
TGF-beta and Ras regulate epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT), a process that contributes to tumor invasion and metastasis. The interaction of these pathways in EMT is still poorly understood. Here, we show that TGF-beta induces EMT but limits cell invasion whereas hyperactivated Ras (H-RasV12) does not cause EMT but enhances cell invasion, alleviating the inhibitory effect of TGF-beta. TGF-beta disrupts cell...
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