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HOXD13
Coverage of HOXD13 in the Nexus archive.
- Scientists discover hidden “master switch” driving skin cancer growth and immune escape
Scientists identified HOXD13 as a key protein that drives melanoma tumor growth and immune evasion by enhancing blood supply and suppressing cancer-fighting T cells. Disabling HOXD13 reduces tumors and restores immune system activity, offering a potential new treatment approach for skin cancer.