Defective Osteogenic Differentiation in the Development of Osteosarcoma
Osteosarcoma (OS) is associated with poor prognosis due to its high incidence of metastasis and chemoresistance. It often arises in areas of rapid bone growth in long bones during the adolescent growth spurt. Although certain genetic conditions and alterations increase the risk of developing OS, the...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2011-01-01
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Series: | Sarcoma |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2011/325238 |