Peptide Signature of Breast Cancer Cells (IMAGE)

Houston Methodist

Peptide Signature of Breast Cancer Cells

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Small clusters of young tumor cells around blood vessels produce signature peptides (small pink lines). Some of these peptides move into the bloodstream -- where they can be detected by a serum-based tool currently in development.

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Tony Hu lab

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