Prognostic value of CD44 in renal cell carcinoma
BACKGROUND: CD44 is a transmembrane glycoprotein involved in cell-cell and cell-matrix interactions. De novo expression of CD44 and its variant isoforms has been associated with aggressive behavior in various tumors. Since little data is available on the role of CD44 expression in renal cell carcino...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2006-11-01
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Series: | Journal of Research in Medical Sciences |
Online Access: | http://journals.mui.ac.ir/jrms/article/view/458 |