Prognostic significance of muc4 expression in gallbladder carcinoma

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Mucins are high molecular glycoproteins and play protective and lubricating roles in various epithelial tissues. Deregulated expression of mucins is involved in carcinogenesis and tumor invasion. MUC4 expression has been identified a...

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Main Authors: Lee Hyeon, Cho Min-Sun, Kim Tae
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-10-01
Series:World Journal of Surgical Oncology
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Online Access:http://www.wjso.com/content/10/1/224