Advances in the biology of bone metastasis: how the skeleton affects tumor behavior.
It is increasingly evident that the microenvironment of bone can influence the cancer phenotype in many ways that favor growth in bone. The ability of cancer cells to adhere to bone matrix and to promote osteoclast formation are key requirements for the establishment and growth of bone metastases. S...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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2011
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