Epithelial-mesenchymal transition: Understanding the basic concept
The epithelial-mesenchymal transition (EMT) is described as a rapid and reversible process of change of cell phenotype seen during embryonic development, organ fibrosis, and tumor progression. EMT was first described by Gary Greenberg and Elizabeth Hay in 1982. During EMT the epithelial cells alter...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2012-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Orofacial Sciences |
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| Online Access: | http://www.jofs.in/article.asp?issn=0975-8844;year=2012;volume=4;issue=2;spage=82;epage=86;aulast=Ghanta |