The expression of hypoxia-inducible factor-1α and its clinical significance in lung cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis

BACKGROUND: Hypoxia-inducible factor-1α (HIF-1α) plays an important role in tumour progression and metastasis through activation of many target genes that are especially involved in pivotal aspects of cancer biology. However, the prognostic role of HIF-1α has been controversial in primary pati...

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Main Authors: Weiwei Ren, Denghai Mi, Kehu Yang, Nong Cao, Jinhui Tian, Zheng Li, Bin Ma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SMW supporting association (Trägerverein Swiss Medical Weekly SMW) 2013-08-01
Series:Swiss Medical Weekly
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Online Access:https://www.smw.ch/index.php/smw/article/view/1738