Quantitative stain-free imaging and digital profiling of collagen structure reveal diverse survival of triple negative breast cancer patients
Abstract Background Stromal and collagen biology has a significant impact on tumorigenesis and metastasis. Collagen is a major structural extracellular matrix component in breast cancer, but its role in cancer progression is the subject of historical debate. Collagen may represent a protective layer...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-05-01
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Series: | Breast Cancer Research |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13058-020-01282-x |