April 2016 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” This study found that hair follicles may provide a safe space for tumor cells in mice, suggesting a potential target for cancer prevention during the dormant phase of tumor development.
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October 2021 in “Scientific Reports” This study found that NKIRAS2 expression affects skin tumor suppression and HRAS-driven transformation in mice, indicating its role in carcinogenesis depends on expression level and cellular context.
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January 2023 in “Annual Review of Cancer Biology” This study suggests that cancer risk may be influenced by the balance of pro- and anti-oncogenic mutants in normal tissues rather than by the total number of mutations.
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September 2019 in “Journal of Cell Biology” This study found that despite carrying an activating Hras mutation, hair follicle stem cells integrate into normal skin without causing tumors, unlike similar mutations in the epidermis, suggesting unique tumor-suppressing mechanisms in hair follicles.
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May 2025 in “Cell Death and Disease” This study found that METTL1 is upregulated in papillary thyroid cancer tissues and promotes cancer cell proliferation and metastasis through its tRNA methyltransferase activity.