Uveal melanoma with a GNA11/GNAQ mutation secretes VEGF for systemic spread
Uveal melanoma cells harboring GNA11 or GNAQ mutations secrete VEGF, which permeabilizes the endothelial barrier and promotes systemic spread; this process can be inhibited by anti‑VEGF therapy or a novel peptide (KAI).
Evidence level: Feltételezés / hírjelzés. Nincs önálló tudományos bizonyíték.
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