Phospholipids reduce gastric cancer cell adhesion to extracellular matrix <it>in vitro</it>

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Nidation of floating tumour cells initiates peritoneal carcinosis and limits prognosis of gastro-intestinal tumours. Adhesion of tumour cells to extracellular matrix components is a pivotal step in developing peritoneal dissemination...

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Main Authors: Jansen Petra, Otto Jens, Schmitz Britta, Treutner Karl-Heinz, Jansen Marc, Neuss S, Schumpelick Volker
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2004-12-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-230X/4/33