Periostin Expression and Its Prognostic Value for Colorectal Cancer

Integrin is important for cell growth, invasion and metastasis, which are frequently observed in malignant tumors. The periostin (POSTN) gene encodes the ligand for integrin, one of the key focal adhesion proteins contributing to the formation of a structural link between the extracellular matrix a...

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Main Authors: Zewu Li, Xin Zhang, Yongmei Yang, Sanhui Yang, Zhaogang Dong, Lutao Du, Lili Wang, Chuanxin Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2015-05-01
Series:International Journal of Molecular Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/16/6/12108