Increased Levels of Erythropoietin in Nipple Aspirate Fluid and in Ductal Cells from Breast Cancer Patients
Background: Erythropoietin (Epo) is an important regulator of erythropoiesis, and controls proliferation and differentiation of both erythroid and non-erythroid tissues. Epo is actively synthesized by breast cells during lactation, and also plays a role in breast tissues promoting hypoxia-induced ca...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2008-01-01
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| Series: | Cellular Oncology |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2008/812193 |