HEK293 cells co-expressing MIM with wild-type (WT) or mutant Rac1 were incubated on coverslips coated with collagen (TOYOBO, TMTCC-050) for 3 h at 37 C
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These alterations were accompanied by increased expression of Cas-3 and NF-B, elevated levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines (TNF-, IL-6), and significant oxidative stress, as evidenced by increased MDA and decreased antioxidant enzyme levels (SOD, CAT, GSH-Px)
And this can jumpstart the progression to the possible development of melanoma. Previous case reports have shown some Melanotan-II users develop skin-based complications, including melanoma, however the evidence is still limited