Stromal LOX/FAK/beta catenin pathway locks mammary fibroblasts into a tumor-promoting myCAF state
Armin Gandhi, Divya Beri, Dharma Pally, Sathish Manjunath, Sharadhi Humcha, Annapoorni Rangarajan, Rekha V. Kumar, Ramray Bhat, Utpal Shashikant Tatu, Paturu Kondaiah
This study identifies LOX as a key mediator of TGF-β-induced myCAF state in breast cancer, showing its role in promoting tumor growth through a LOX/FAK/GSK3β/β-catenin pathway.
bioRxiv · Jul 11, 2025 · PreprintCancer Biology