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Physical nanoscale conduit-mediated communication between tumour cells and the endothelium modulates endothelial phenotype
Physical nanoscale conduit-mediated communication between tumour cells and the endothelium modulates endothelial phenotype
Metastasis is a major cause of mortality and remains a hurdle in the search for a cure for cancer. Not much is known about metastatic cancer cells and endothelial cross-talk, which occurs at multiple stages during metastasis. Here we report a dynamic regulation of the endothelium by cancer cells through the formation of nanoscale intercellular membrane bridges, which act as physical conduits for transfer of microRNAs.
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