RNA spurs melanoma development; Potential new diagnostic marker for skin cancer

Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - 14:30 in Biology & Nature

Researchers have discovered that long, non-coding RNA (lncRNA) levels are altered in human melanoma. Their study shows that one lncRNA called SPRY4-IT1 is elevated in melanoma cells, where it promotes cellular survival and invasion.

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