A lack of oxygen in tumors promotes metastasis
Metastases are formed by cancer cells that break away from the primary tumor. Researchers from the University of Basel in collaboration with the Cell Systems Dynamics Group at D-BSSE and the Genomics Facility Basel now identified lack of oxygen as the trigger for this process. The results reveal an important relationship between the oxygen supply to tumors and the formation of metastases. This research may open up new treatment strategies for cancer.
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Learn about the Cell Systems Dynamics Group led by Timm Schroeder; find information about the Genomics Facility Basel.