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Rapamycin rescues APC-mutated colon organoid differentiation
23 Jul 2025
Abstract excerpt
Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) is an autosomal dominant disorder characterized by germline mutations in the adenomatous polyposis coli (APC) gene. This leads to numerous colorectal adenomas and a high risk of colorectal cancer (CRC). Our stem cell-derived colon organoid model revealed that a heterozygous APC mutation is sufficient to induce colorectal cancer formation. We found a link between APC mutation...
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