Article
Cellular apoptosis susceptibility (CAS) is overexpressed in thyroid carcinoma and maintains tumor cell growth: A potential link to the BRAFV600E mutation.
International journal of oncology - 1 Apr 2016
Holzer Kerstin, Drucker Elisabeth, Oliver Scott, Winkler Juliane, Eiteneuer Eva, Herpel Esther, Breuhahn Kai, Singer Stephan
Abstract excerpt
Thyroid carcinoma is among the most common malignant endocrine neoplasms with a rising incidence. Genetic alterations occurring in thyroid cancer frequently affect the RAS/RAF/MEK/ERK-pathway such as the oncogenic, kinase-activating BRAF(V600E) mutation. Nuclear transport receptors including importins and exportins represent an important part of the nuclear transport machinery providing nucleo-cytoplasmic...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
