What is the Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition (EMT)?
EMT is a biological process where epithelial cells lose their cell-cell adhesion properties and gain mesenchymal traits, including increased motility. This transition is facilitated by the downregulation of E-cadherin and the upregulation of mesenchymal markers such as vimentin. EMT is essential for various physiological processes but is also exploited by cancer cells to enhance their invasive capabilities.
