OPN and αvβ3 expression are predictors of disease severity and worse prognosis in hepatocellular carcinoma.

Expressions of OPN and αvβ3 are associated with a poor prognosis in many malignancies. However, their relationship in hepatocellular carcinoma remains unclear. We systematically collected hepatocellular carcinoma tissue samples from 305 patients over 3 years, and analyzed the status of OPN and αvβ3...

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Main Authors: Yi Jin, Jian-ning Chen, Zhi-ying Feng, Zhi-gang Zhang, Wen-zhe Fan, Yu Wang, Jia-ping Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2014-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3912195?pdf=render