Elevated expression of hyaluronan synthase 2 associates with decreased survival in diffusely infiltrating astrocytomas

Elevated expression of hyaluronan synthase 2 associates with decreased survival in diffusely infiltrating astrocytomas

Abstract Background Diffusely infiltrating astrocytomas originate from astrocytic glial cells or their precursor cells and are the most common type of brain tumors in adults. In this retrospective study, we investigated the content of hyaluronan, its cell surface receptor, CD44 and the expression of...

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Main Authors: Mari Valkonen, Hannu Haapasalo, Kirsi Rilla, Kristiina Tyynelä-Korhonen, Ylermi Soini, Sanna Pasonen-Seppänen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-06-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Subjects:
Hyaluronan synthase
Astrocytoma
Prognosis
Glioma
Hyaluronan
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12885-018-4569-1

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