Alterations of E-cadherin and β-catenin in gastric cancer

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The E-cadherin-catenin complex plays a crucial role in epithelial cell-cell adhesion and in the maintenance of tissue architecture. Perturbation in the expression or function of this complex results in loss of intercellular adhesion,...

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Main Authors: Egilsson Valgardur, Magnusson Jonas, Jonasson Jon G, Kristjansdottir Sigrun, Huiping Chen, Ingvarsson Sigurdur
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2001-10-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/1/16

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