Previously unknown mechanism identified in oncogene-induced senescence
Wednesday, December 12, 2012 - 10:30
in Health & Medicine
Cell aging, or cellular senescence, has an important role in the natural physiological response to tumor development. Activated oncogenes are able to induce senescence, and recent findings have suggested that oncogene-induced senescence (OIS) could play a key role in future cancer therapy. Researchers have now identified a previously unknown mechanism in the regulation of OIS.