YKL-40—A Protein in the Field of Translational Medicine: A Role as a Biomarker in Cancer Patients?
YKL-40 is a 40 kDa glycoprotein produced by cancer cells, inflammatory cells and stem cells. It probably has a role in cell proliferation and differentiation, inflammation, protection against apoptosis, stimulation of angiogenesis, and regulation of extracellular tissue remodelling. Plasma levels of...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2010-07-01
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| Series: | Cancers |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6694/2/3/1453/ |