An novel role of sphingosine kinase-1 (SPHK1) in the invasion and metastasis of esophageal carcinoma

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Treatment failure for esophageal carcinoma is frequently due to lymph node metastasis and invasion to neighboring organs. The aim of the present study was to investigate invasion- and metastasis-related genes in esophageal carcinoma...

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Main Authors: Zhang Yan-Lan, Wu Shui-Yan, Cao Bang-rong, Zhou Zhuan, Tao Yan-Fang, Pan Jian, Hu Shao-Yan, Zhao Wen-Li, Wang Jian, Lou Guo-Liang, Li Zhen, Feng Xing, Ni Jian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-09-01
Series:Journal of Translational Medicine
Online Access:http://www.translational-medicine.com/content/9/1/157