SPARC expression in CML is associated to imatinib treatment and to inhibition of leukemia cell proliferation

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>SPARC is a matricellular glycoprotein with growth-inhibitory and antiangiogenic activity in some cell types. The study of this protein in hematopoietic malignancies led to conflicting reports about its role as a tumor suppressor or p...

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Main Authors: Giallongo Cesarina, La Cava Piera, Tibullo Daniele, Barbagallo Ignazio, Parrinello Nunziatina, Cupri Alessandra, Stagno Fabio, Consoli Carla, Chiarenza Annalisa, Palumbo Giuseppe A, Di Raimondo Francesco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-02-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Subjects:
CML
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/13/60