EMMPRIN/CD147 up-regulates urokinase-type plasminogen activator: implications in oral tumor progression

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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Main Authors: Lescaille Géraldine, Menashi Suzanne, Cavelier-Balloy Bénédicte, Khayati Farah, Quemener Cathy, Podgorniak Marie, Naïmi Benyoussef, Calvo Fabien, Lebbe Céleste, Mourah Samia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-03-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Subjects:
EMMPRIN/CD147
uPA
Oral squamous cell carcinoma
Invasion
Progression
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/12/115

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