A novel gene expression profile in lymphatics associated with tumor growth and nodal metastasis.

Invasion of lymphatic vessels is a key step in the metastasis of primary tumors to draining lymph nodes. Although the process is enhanced by tumor lymphangiogenesis, it is unclear whether this is a consequence of increased lymphatic vessel number, altered lymphatic vessel properties, or both. Here w...

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Main Authors: Clasper, S, Royston, D, Baban, D, Cao, Y, Ewers, S, Butz, S, Vestweber, D, Jackson, D
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2008