'Notch'ing up a role in the multisystem disease tuberous sclerosis complex
Monday, December 28, 2009 - 18:07
in Health & Medicine
Two independent teams of researchers have identified a role for enhanced activation of the signaling protein Notch in tumors characterized by inactivation of either the TSC1 or the TSC2 protein. These data provide a rationale for testing whether Notch inhibitors are of benefit to those with TSC-associated tumors.