Oncogenic RAS-driven α2 integrin induction under nutrient stress promotes cancer cell motility
Bian Yanes, Mona Nazemi, Zhe Bao, Rachele Bacchetti, Ifeoluwa Feyisayo Oyelade, Elena Rainero
This study shows that nutrient stress increases α2 integrin expression via RAS/MAPK and mTOR pathways, enhancing cancer cell motility and correlating with poor pancreatic cancer prognosis.
bioRxiv · Apr 6, 2026 · PreprintCancer Biology