Elastin is a key factor of tumor development in colorectal cancer

Abstract Background Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the most common cancer and a leading cause of death worldwide. Extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins regulate tumor growth and development in CRC. Elastin (ELN) is a component of ECM proteins involved in the tumor microenvironment. However, the role of EL...

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Main Authors: Jinzhi Li, Xiaoyue Xu, Yanyan Jiang, Nicole G. Hansbro, Philip M. Hansbro, Jincheng Xu, Gang Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-03-01
Series:BMC Cancer
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12885-020-6686-x