The putative role of matrix metalloproteinase 13 and oncostatin M in the establishment of bone metastases

Breast cancer has a high propensity to metastasize to bone. While the genetic and epigenetic changes associated with metastatic breast cancer progression are being identified, the changes that drive metastatic progression are poorly understood. Proteases, and in particular matrix metalloproteinas...

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Main Author: Mancini, Stephanie Sarah Jane
Language:English
Published: University of British Columbia 2009
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/4179