A new study by researchers at the UNC School of Medicine has identified a new biological function of 2’3’-cGAMP in the control of cell migration and cancer metastasis. This research also provides further insights into statin drugs that block cell migration.
Tag: Cell Migration
Wound-homing molecule accelerates tissue repair
One of the key goals of medical science is to speed up the healing of tissue injuries in a way that would not enable the forming of less functional scar tissue in the affected areas.
New targets in the fight against pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer remains one of the deadliest malignancies worldwide.
Blueberry Extract May Aid Wound Healing
Treating wounds with an extract taken from wild blueberries may improve healing, according to a new study. The research will be presented this week in Philadelphia at the American Physiological Society’s (APS) annual meeting at Experimental Biology 2022.
Researchers ID New Mechanism to Promote Healing of Digestive System’s Mucus Barrier
Article title: Pharmacological HIF-1 stabilization promotes intestinal epithelial healing through regulation of α-integrin expression and function Authors: Bridie Jane Goggins, Kyra Minahan, Simonne Sherwin, Wai S. Soh, Jennifer Pryor, Jessica Bruce, Gang Liu, Andrea Mathe, Darryl A. Knight, Jay C.…
Scientists Use Geometry to Track Cell Migrations
A team of physicists and biologists investigate the effect that the geometry of the biological environment has on cellular movement. Their findings are published in the journal Science.