Article
A Co-opted Developmental Gene Regulatory Program in Endothelial Progenitors Promotes Tumor Angiogenic Phenotypes.
Cancer research - 2 Sept 2026
Lee Andrew J, Min Sunwoo, Park Su Chan, Qiu Mei-Yu, Bae Jeong Mo, Jin Se Young, Choi Baekgyu, Park Jungin, Kwon So Hyun, Kang Gyeong Hoon, Lee Chul-Hwan, Yang Myung Jin, Park Jihwan, Koh Gou Young, Lee Ji Min, Jung Inkyung
Abstract excerpt
The transition of endothelial cells (EC) to tumor-associated ECs (TEC) is a critical process in tumor progression. The underlying mechanisms driving this angiogenic state could represent potential therapeutic targets. In this study, we revealed that a co-opted gene regulatory program from EC progenitors promotes the angiogenic phenotypes of TECs. Specifically, the TEC-specific gene regulatory program, derived...
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- Humans
- Neovascularization, Pathologic
- Animals
- Tumor Microenvironment
- Neoplasms
