Proteomic detection of a large amount of SCGFα in the stroma of GISTs after imatinib therapy

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are the most frequent mesenchymal tumors to develop in the digestive tract. These tumors are highly resistant to conventional chemotherapy and only the introduction of imatinib mesylate has imp...

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Main Authors: Gronchi Alessandro, Huber Veronica, Tarantino Eva, Vaghi Elena, Fumagalli Elena, Miccichè Francesca, Mondellini Piera, Bozzi Fabio, Da Riva Luca, Tamborini Elena, Pierotti Marco A, Pilotti Silvana, Bongarzone Italia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-09-01
Series:Journal of Translational Medicine
Online Access:http://www.translational-medicine.com/content/9/1/158