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Cancer's hidden switch may sit in the cell membrane, forcing growth receptors into permanent overdrive

Cells are enveloped by a lipid membrane that gives them structure and provides a barrier between the cell and its environment. However, evidence has recently emerged suggesting that these membranes do more than simply provide protection—they also influence the behavior of the protein receptors embed...

Cancer's hidden switch may sit in the cell membrane, forcing growth receptors into permanent overdrive
Image: Phys.org
Cells are enveloped by a lipid membrane that gives them structure and provides a barrier between the cell and its environment. However, evidence has recently emerged suggesting that these membranes do more than simply provide protection—they also influence the behavior of the protein receptors embedded in them.

Originally published at Phys.org

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