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Beclin 1 deficiency is associated with increased hypoxia-induced angiogenesis
30 Jun 2011
Abstract excerpt
Beclin 1, a tumor suppressor protein, acts as an initiator of autophagy in mammals. Heterozygous disruption of Beclin 1 accelerates tumor growth, but the underlying mechanisms remain unclear. We examined the role of Beclin 1 in tumor proliferation and angiogenesis, using a primary mouse melanoma tumor model. Beclin 1 (Becn1 (+/-) ) hemizygous mice displayed an aggressive tumor growth phenotype with increased...
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