BNIP3 as a progression marker in primary human breast cancer; opposing functions in in situ versus invasive cancer.

PURPOSE: BNIP3 is involved in cell death and cell survival via autophagy. Its perinecrotic localization within ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) suggests an involvement in neoplastic cellular adaptation to low oxygen tension. This study has investigated the role of BNIP3 in normal and neoplastic brea...

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Main Authors: Tan, E, Campo, L, Han, C, Turley, H, Pezzella, F, Gatter, K, Harris, A, Fox, S
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2007