Induction of gastric cancer cell adhesion through transforming growth factor-beta1-mediated peritoneal fibrosis
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Peritoneal dissemination is one of the main causes of death in gastric cancer patients. Transforming growth factor-beta1 (TGF-β1), one of the most potent fibrotic stimuli for mesothelial cells, may play a key role in this processing....
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2010-10-01
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Series: | Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research |
Online Access: | http://www.jeccr.com/content/29/1/139 |