The level of claudin-7 is reduced as an early event in colorectal carcinogenesis

The level of claudin-7 is reduced as an early event in colorectal carcinogenesis

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Compromised epithelial barriers are found in dysplastic tissue of the gastrointestinal tract. Claudins are transmembrane proteins important for tight junctions. Claudins regulate the paracellular transport and are crucial for maintai...

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Main Authors: Tveit Kjell M, Ikdahl Tone, Lothe Inger MB, Bisgaard Hanne C, Santoni-Rugiu Eric, Poulsen Steen S, Godiksen Sine, Friis Stine, Bornholdt Jette, Johnson Egil, Kure Elin H, Vogel Lotte K
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Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-02-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/11/65

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