BAP1 stands for BRCA1 Associated Protein-1, a protein found inside cells throughout the body. It is located on chromosome 3 and acts as a tumor suppressor, meaning it helps prevent cells from growing uncontrollably and turning into cancer. Loss of BAP1 activity or expression in cells is often associated with certain aggressive cancers and can …
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Mesothelioma is a type of cancer that starts from specialized cells called mesothelial cells. These cells form a thin lining around specific internal organs, such as the lungs, heart, and abdominal organs. This lining is called the mesothelium. Mesothelioma most commonly affects the lining around the lungs (called the pleura) but can also affect the …
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What are mesothelial cells? Mesothelial cells are the cells that cover our internal organs such as our lungs, liver, stomach, and colon. They form a barrier on the outside of these organs that protect the organs from injury. These cells respond to injury or damage by becoming larger. Pathologists call these cells reactive mesothelial cells. …
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