Cancer: Sialylation of the epidermal growth factor receptor modulates cell mechanics and enhances invasion

In a study that included tests of three types of human cancer cells, researchers report that ST6Gal-I–mediated sialylation of the epidermal growth factor receptor modulates cell mechanics and enhances invasion by the cancer cells.

Source: sciencedaily.com

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