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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Main Authors: Goncharenko-Khaider Nadzeya, Matte Isabelle, Lane Denis, Rancourt Claudine, Piché Alain
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-11-01
Series:Molecular Cancer
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Online Access:http://www.molecular-cancer.com/content/11/1/84