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Physically squeezing cancer cells gives them a blast of power | The finding now gives scientists the chance to discover the kryptonite that will sap them of this extra boost of strength.
Researchers have discovered a secret super power that cancer cells exhibit while squeezing themselves through our bodies. The finding now gives scientists the chance to discover the kryptonite that will sap them of this extra boost of strength.
“It forces us to rethink the role of mitochondria in the human body," says Dr. Sara Sdelci, co-corresponding author of the study, which has been published in the journal Nature Communications. Here, cells face complex mechanical challenges, such as navigating through the extracellular matrix and breaching blood vessel walls to metastasize, and require rapid adaptation systems in place, to ensure survival and fitness on the go." The researchers found that the NAM halos are aided by a mesh-like net created inside the cells consisting of actin filaments, which hold the mitochondria in place.
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