Immunohistochemical expression of CD44s in renal cell carcinoma lacks independent prognostic significance

Immunohistochemical expression of CD44s in renal cell carcinoma lacks independent prognostic significance

PURPOSE: To analyze the immunohistochemical expression of the standard isoform of CD44 (CD44s) adhesion molecule in clear cell renal cell carcinoma (CCRCC) and its impact on clinical outcomes. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Ninety-nine consecutive patients treated surgically for RCC between 1992 and 2009 we...

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Main Authors: Walter Henriques da Costa, Rafael Malagoli Rocha, Isabela Werneck da Cunha, Gustavo Cardoso Guimaraes, Stenio de Cássio Zequi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Urologia 2012-08-01
Series:International Brazilian Journal of Urology
Subjects:
Carcinoma, Renal Cell
Antigens, CD44
Biological Markers
Prognosis
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