The Babak Lab shared a post on LinkedIn about a paper by Abbie S. Ireland and Trudy G. Oliver published in Tumour Biology:
“Scientific Wednesdays:
How Nerve Cells May Help Small‑Cell Lung Cancer Grow
Two recent studies in Nature suggest that nerve cells could play a role in how small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) develops and spreads – both in the lungs and the brain.
Study Focus
The research looks at how cancer cells and neurons interact, and whether nerve signals help SCLC grow.
Key Insights
- SCLC cells can connect with nearby neurons and receive signals from them
- These signals may support tumour growth and spread
- In mouse models, blocking this activity slowed tumour progression
Conclusion
The studies highlight a possible new link between nerves and cancer — and suggest that targeting these signals might be worth exploring in the future.
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Maria (Masha) Babak, Head of The Babak Lab and Assistant Professor at City University of Hong Kong, shared this post, adding:
“Fascinating to see how neuroscience and oncology intersect here!”
Title: Neurons aid growth of small-cell lung cancer
Authors: Abbie S. Ireland, Trudy G. Oliver
You can read the Full Article in Tumour Biology.
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