Alessandro Falsini, Gaia Giuntini, Mattia Mori, Francesca Ghirga, Deborah Quaglio, Antonino Cucinotta, Federica Coppola, Irene Filippi, Antonella Naldini, Bruno Botta, Fabio Carraro
Melanoma is the principal cause of death in skin cancer due to its ability to invade and cause metastasis. Hypoxia, which characterises the tumour microenvironment (TME), plays an important role in melanoma development, as cancer cells can adapt and acquire a more aggressive phenotype. Carbonic anhydrases (CA) activity, involved in pH regulation, is related to melanoma cell migration and invasion. Furthermore, the Hedgehog (Hh) pathway, already known for its role in physiological processes, is a pivotal character in cancer cell growth and can represent a promising pharmacological target...
February 8, 2024: Pharmaceuticals