Elevated urinary levels of urokinase-type plasminogen activator receptor (uPAR) in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma identify a clinically high-risk group

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The urokinase plasminogen activator receptor is highly expressed and its gene is amplified in about 50% of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinomas; this last feature is associated with worse prognosis. It is unknown whether the level of it...

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Main Authors: Brocco Giorgio, Bonora Antonio, Barbi Stefano, Furlan Federico, Mafficini Andrea, Sorio Claudio, Blasi Francesco, Talamini Giorgio, Bassi Claudio, Scarpa Aldo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-10-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/11/448