Expansion of Myc-Overexpressing Cells Requires Apoptosis of Wild-Type Cells (IMAGE)

Centro Nacional de Investigaciones Cardiovasculares Carlos III (F.S.P.)

Expansion of Myc-Overexpressing Cells Requires Apoptosis of Wild-Type Cells

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Left; An early mouse embryo has been generated in a genetic mosaic of two cell populations, green and blue. Center, three days later, the green cells, in which Myc protein increased, have won the battle and removed the blue. Right, This shows more Myc cell (green) engulfing its neighbor.

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