CAFs-derived SCUBE1 promotes malignancy and stemness through the Shh/Gli1 pathway in hepatocellular carcinoma

Abstract Background The tumour microenvironment and cirrhotic liver are excellent sources of cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs), which participate in carcinogenesis. Thus, it is important to clarify the crosstalk between CAFs and HCC cells and the related mechanism in regulating carcinogenesis. Me...

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Main Authors: Jungang Zhao, Rizhao Li, Jiacheng Li, Ziyan Chen, Zixia Lin, Baofu Zhang, Liming Deng, Gang Chen, Yi Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-11-01
Series:Journal of Translational Medicine
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12967-022-03689-w