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Deciphering Deleterious nsSNPs in MUC16's SEA Domain: Structural and Functional Implications in Cancer Metastasis via Computational Analysis.
Journal of cellular and molecular medicine - 1 Jun 2025
Faruque Muaz, Medha Maisha Maliha, Mahfuz A M U B, Islam Md Monirul, Siraj Md Afjalus
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MUC16 ranks among the top three genes exhibiting the highest mutation frequencies in various cancer types. It encodes transmembrane mucins present in the epithelial linings of the ocular, respiratory, gastric and female reproductive systems, serving to protect and maintain mucosal surfaces. Overexpression of MUC16 contributes to the differentiation, proliferation, invasion and metastasis of cancer cells in...
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