Russian scientists discover biomarkers associated with the development of eye cancer tumors
MOSCOW, January 15 (QNA) – A team of Russian scientists has identified a new biomarker associated with the development of eye cancer, particularly uveal melanoma, a malignant tumor that develops in the iris or choroid of the eye.
The study, conducted by researchers at the Institute of Clinical Experimental Lymphology in Novosibirsk, sheds light on the molecular processes and markers that influence the increased risk of metastasis (referring to the spread of cancer cells beyond their original site). focused.
The results of this study revealed that cancer cells, unlike normal cells, have a unique ability to grow in new areas of the body. Additionally, the researchers examined protein synthesis in cancer cells and found that the expression of two proteins, Rab7 and Rab11, was significantly increased. Because these proteins act as molecular indicators of tumor progression, scientists believe that this increase may be associated with poor prognosis in uveal melanoma patients.
“Our research spanned five years, but this is the first time that we have focused on proteins associated with the development of uveal melanoma,” said lead researcher Yulina Taskaiva. (QNA)
