Blocking Interaction (IMAGE)

University of Tokyo

Blocking Interaction

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Researchers at the University of Tokyo studied a cell membrane receptor, LRP1, and an enzyme, tPA, for their roles in metastasis of melanoma in mice. Mice without LRP1 had smaller tumors, even when excess tPA was given. OE = over expression, KD = knockdown. B16F1 = mouse melanoma skin cancer cells

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Salama et al, originally published by FASEB Journal. CC-BY-NC

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Image by Salama et al, originally published by FASEB Journal. CC-BY-NC

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