Tumor suppressor genes are frequently methylated in lymph node metastases of breast cancers

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Introduction</p> <p>Metastasis represents a major adverse step in the progression of breast carcinoma. Lymph node invasion is the most relevant prognostic factor; however little is known on the molecular events associated with lymph node metastasis pr...

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Main Authors: Xu Jia, Tagliabue Elda, Carcangiu Maria, Zhao Naiqing, Orlandi Rosaria, Feng Weiwei, Bast Robert C, Yu Yinhua
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-07-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/10/378