FLJ10540 is associated with tumor progression in nasopharyngeal carcinomas and contributes to nasopharyngeal cell proliferation, and metastasis via osteopontin/CD44 pathway

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) is well-known for its highly metastatic characteristics, but little is known of its molecular mechanisms. New biomarkers that predict clinical outcome, in particular the ability of the primary tumor to...

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Main Authors: Chen Chang-Han, Shiu Li-Yen, Su Li-Jen, Huang Chi-Ying F, Huang Shun-Chen, Huang Chao-Cheng, Yin Yu-Fang, Wang Wei-Sheng, Tsai Hsin-Ting, Fang Fu-Min, Chuang Wan-Chu, Kang Hong-Chang, Hwang Chung-Feng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-05-01
Series:Journal of Translational Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.translational-medicine.com/content/10/1/93