Elevated expression of VEGFR-3 in lymphatic endothelial cells from lymphangiomas

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Lymphangiomas are neoplasias of childhood. Their etiology is unknown and a causal therapy does not exist. The recent discovery of highly specific markers for lymphatic endothelial cells (LECs) has permitted their isolation and charac...

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Main Authors: Wilting Jörg, Schweigerer Lothar, Rössler Jochen, Papoutsi Maria, Norgall Susanne, Weich Herbert A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-06-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/7/105