The expression of kappa-opioid receptor promotes the migration of breast cancer cells in vitro

Abstract Background Opioid receptors are implicated in cell proliferation and cancer migration. However, the effects and underlying mechanisms of opioid receptor κ (OPRK1) in breast cancer remain unknown. Methods Small interfering RNA (siRNAs) was used to knockdown the expression of OPRK1. Western b...

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Main Authors: Huiqing Li, Zhenzhen Ma, Yunlong Lei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-08-01
Series:BMC Anesthesiology
Subjects:
AKT
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12871-021-01429-z