Cytokeratin 8/18 expression indicates a poor prognosis in squamous cell carcinomas of the oral cavity

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Intermediary filaments are involved in cell motility and cancer progression. In a variety of organs, the expression of distinct intermediary filaments are associated with patient prognosis. In this study, we seeked to define the prog...

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Main Authors: Weingart Dieter, Morin Philippe, Brandt Burkhard, Packeisen Jens, Werkmeister Richard, Fillies Thomas, Joos Ulrich, Buerger Horst
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2006-01-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/6/10