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Unfolded Protein Response Pathways in Cancer: Mechanisms, Tumor Biology and Therapeutic Opportunities.

Aug 2026 · Molecular Diagnosis & Therapy · 0 citations · 249 references
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How cells balance this tightrope between adaptation and cell death in the context of cancer is dissected, and how UPR signaling drives angiogenesis, metastasis, immune-evasion, and chemoresistance is explored before finally discussing its therapeutic potential.

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