Expression of the Metastasis Suppressor KAI1 in Uveal Melanoma

Introduction. Uveal melanoma (UM) is an intraocular tumor that leads to metastatic disease in approximately 50% of afflicted patients. There is no efficacious treatment for metastatic disease in this cancer. Identification of markers that can offer prognostic and therapeutic value is a major focus i...

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Main Authors: Shawn C. Maloney, Bruno F. Fernandes, Rafaella Cleto Penteado, Emilia Antecka, Vasco Bravo-Filho, Debra Meghan Sanft, Miguel N. Burnier
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:Journal of Ophthalmology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/683963