Ovarian cancer ascites increase Mcl-1 expression in tumor cells through ERK1/2-Elk-1 signaling to attenuate TRAIL-induced apoptosis
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Ascites may affect the progression of ovarian cancer (OC). In particular, soluble factors present in OC ascites can create a protective environment for tumor cells that promote <it>de novo</it> resistance to drug- and dea...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2012-11-01
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Series: | Molecular Cancer |
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Online Access: | http://www.molecular-cancer.com/content/11/1/84 |