title: An autophagy-independent function for Beclin 1 in cancer.
abstract: The involvement of Beclin 1 in cancer has been attributed primarily to its role in autophagy initiation. Our recent findings identify a novel, alternative mechanism by which Beclin 1 can impact tumor progression, through the regulation of growth factor receptor signaling.
authors.affiliation: Department of Molecular, Cell & Cancer Biology, University of Massachusetts Medical School Worcester, MA 01605.
authors.forename: Rasika A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Rohatgi
authors.affiliation: Department of Molecular, Cell & Cancer Biology, University of Massachusetts Medical School Worcester, MA 01605.
authors.forename: Leslie M
authors.initials: LM
authors.lastname: Shaw