The antiapoptotic gene survivin is highly expressed in human chondrosarcoma and promotes drug resistance in chondrosarcoma cells <it>in vitro</it>

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Chondrosarcoma is virtually resistant to chemotherapy and radiation therapy. Survivin, the smallest member of the inhibitor of apoptosis protein family, is a critical factor for tumor progression and resistance to conventional therap...

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Main Authors: Grifka Joachim, Tingart Markus, Balakrishnan Sanjeevi, Campean Valentina, Renkawitz Tobias, Lechler Philipp, Schaumburger Jens
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-04-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/11/120