EMMPRIN/CD147 up-regulates urokinase-type plasminogen activator: implications in oral tumor progression
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Backgrounds</p> <p>An elevated level of EMMPRIN in cancer tissues have been correlated with tumor invasion in numerous cancers including oral cavity and larynx. Although EMMPRIN's effect has been generally attributed to its MMP inducing activity,...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-03-01
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Series: | BMC Cancer |
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Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/12/115 |