Knockdown of STAT3 expression by RNAi induces apoptosis in astrocytoma cells

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Astrocytomas are the most common type of primary central nervous system tumors. They are frequently associated with genetic mutations that deregulate cell cycle and render these tumors resistant to apoptosis. STAT3, signal transducer...

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Main Authors: Kruger Mathew M, Kotecki Maciej, Konnikova Liza, Cochran Brent H
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2003-09-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/3/23