Disruption of a single amino acid in a cellular protein makes breast cancer cells behave like stem cells

Vimentin is a type III intermediate filament (IF) protein normally expressed in cells that develop into connective tissue, blood vessels, and lymphatic tissue (mesenchymal cells). Despite being widely studied, its role in tumor growth and progression remains unexplored.

This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

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