An Exosome Protein Sets the Stage for a Cancer Biomarker
An Exosome Protein Sets the Stage for a Cancer Biomarker
Many cancers upregulate an amino acid transporter to fuel their growth, making this protein a promising tool in tumor detection and therapy.
Many cancers upregulate an amino acid transporter to fuel their growth, making this protein a promising tool in tumor detection and therapy.
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Matching up positive and negative charges on two of its subunits may allow the TatA membrane transporter to penetrate the lipid bilayer.
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