Expression and clinical significance of neuropilin-2 in colorectal cancer: correlation with lymphangiogenic factors

Purpose: Neuropilin-2 is expressed by venous and lymphatic endothelial cells and can bind the lymphangiogenesis-associated ligand vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF)-C and D. Recently, neuropilin-2 was shown to play a role in lymph node metastasis and cancer promotion. The aim of this study wa...

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Main Authors: Hyunyong Lee, Taesung Ahn, Dongjun Jung, Haeil Jung, Moonsoo Lee, Moo-jun Baek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Surgical Oncology 2013-12-01
Series:Korean Journal of Clinical Oncology
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Online Access:http://www.kjco.org/upload/kjco-9-2-104-7.pdf