Tumor metastasis with a 'twist:' Protein is key to early embryonic development, but later promotes spread of cancer
Monday, March 14, 2011 - 15:31
in Health & Medicine
In the early stages of human embryogenesis, a transcription factor called Twist1 plays a key regulatory role in how the embryo assumes form and function. Much later in life, however, researchers now say Twist1 can re-emerge, taking a darker and more deadly turn.