Microsatellite instability, KRAS mutations and cellular distribution of TRAIL-receptors in early stage colorectal cancer.

The fact that the receptors for the TNF-related apoptosis inducing ligand (TRAIL) are almost invariably expressed in colorectal cancer (CRC) represents the rationale for the employment of TRAIL-receptors targeting compounds for the therapy of patients affected by this tumor. Yet, first reports on th...

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Main Authors: Lydia Kriegl, Andreas Jung, David Horst, Antonia Rizzani, Rene Jackstadt, Heiko Hermeking, Eike Gallmeier, Alexander L Gerbes, Thomas Kirchner, Burkhard Göke, Enrico N De Toni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3527471?pdf=render