KIT (CD117) expression in a subset of non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC) patients.

KIT (CD117) expression in a subset of non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC) patients.

We have previously described the expression of CD44, CD90, CD117 and CD133 in NSCLC tumors, adjacent normal lung, and malignant pleural effusions (MPE). Here we describe the unique subset of tumors expressing CD117 (KIT), a potential therapeutic target. Tumor and adjacent tissue were collected from...

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Main Authors: Albert D Donnenberg, Ludovic Zimmerlin, Rodney J Landreneau, James D Luketich, Vera S Donnenberg
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3527622?pdf=render

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