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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Main Authors: Ma Xiao-Yang, Li Zhen, Sun Zhe, Du Zong-Min, Liu Fu-Nan, Na Di, Lv Zhi-Dong, Wang Zhen-Ning, Xu Hui-Mian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-10-01
Series:Journal of Experimental & Clinical Cancer Research
Online Access:http://www.jeccr.com/content/29/1/139