CXCR4 expression on circulating pan-cytokeratin positive cells is associated with survival in patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The CXC chemokine, CXCL12, and its receptor, CXCR4 promote metastases of a variety of solid tumors, including non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The expression of CXCR4 on tumor cells may represent a critical biomarker for their pro...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2009-06-01
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Series: | BMC Cancer |
Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/9/213 |