Doha: A team of Russian scientists identified new biomarkers linked to the development of eye cancer, specifically uveal melanoma, a malignant tumor that arises in the iris or choroid of the eye. The study, conducted by researchers at the Research Institute of Clinical and Experimental Lymphology at Novosibirsk, focused on molecular processes and markers that influence the heightened risk of metastasis, which refers to the spread of cancer cells beyond their original site.

According to Qatar News Agency, the findings revealed that cancer cells have a distinctive ability to grow in new areas of the body, unlike normal cells. Additionally, the researchers examined protein synthesis in cancer cells and found a notable increase in the expression of two proteins, Rab7 and Rab11. The scientists believe that this increase may be associated with poor prognosis in uveal melanoma patients, as these proteins act as molecular indicators of tumor progression.

Lead researcher, Yulina Taskaiva, said, “our study spanned five years, and this is the first time we have focused on the proteins associated with the development of uveal melanoma.”