Oct4 Gene Expression in Primary Colorectal Cancer Promotes Liver Metastasis

Purpose. The Oct4 gene plays an important role in undifferentiated embryonic stem cells and regulates stem cell pluripotency. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between Oct4 expression and liver metastasis of colorectal cancer (CRC) in clinical samples and investigate the role and...

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Main Authors: Shiki Fujino, Norikatsu Miyoshi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2019-01-01
Series:Stem Cells International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2019/7896524