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APC in early CRC stages

APC is a tumor suppressor which has a crucial role in down-regulating Wnt signaling. Our lab studies different aspects of APC expression, mainly its role in the early stages of CRC development.

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An emerging method for studying the colon is the organoid system.  Colonic organoids are 3-dimensional structures that resemble the full organ in microstructures, cell types and growth characteristics and thus serves as a reliable model for therapeutic intervention.

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We grow colon organoids from human normal and CRC biopsies. These colonoides are analyzed and are currently cultivated in order to establish novel treatment strategies.

Colonoids treated with the read-through agent G418 show reduced levels of active β-catenin (A) and Wnt target genes (B) as well as decreased cell proliferation (C).

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Characterization of colonic organoids.

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