The role of the cell adhesion molecules (integrins / cadherins) in prostate cancer
During prostate carcinogenesis the cellular adhesion molecules, i.e.; integrins and cadherins mediate aberrant interactions between glandular epithelial cells and the extracellular matrix. Several integrin α subunits are down-regulated, while β subunits are up-regulated. The expres...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sociedade Brasileira de Urologia
2011-06-01
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| Series: | International Brazilian Journal of Urology |
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| Online Access: | http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1677-55382011000300002 |