Abstract:The leading cause of cancer related deaths is the formation of metastasis, frequently caused by insufficient therapies and limited therapy options. Novel compounds able to interfere with metastasis formation are therefore of tremendous interest. Colorectal Cancer (CRC) is the third most prevalent and second most lethal cancer worldwide. In CRC, metastasis formation is linked to poor patient survival and treatment failure. Up to 90% of CRC related deaths are attributed to metastasis formation. Identification of… Show more
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