Report Summarizes Cancer Study Findings from Semmelweis University (Sirtuins Affect Cancer Stem Cells via Epigenetic Regulation of Autophagy).

A report from Semmelweis University in Budapest, Hungary discusses the role of sirtuins (SIRTs) in cancer stem cells and their interaction with autophagy. SIRTs are stress-responsive proteins that regulate cellular processes through post-translational modifications. They can have both pro-tumor and anti-tumor effects on cancer stem cells, depending on the tissue they originate from. The connection between SIRTs and autophagy in cancer stem cells is not well understood, but further research could provide insights into cancer genesis, recurrence, and potential treatment options. [Extracted from the article]