Prognostic value of transforming growth factor-beta in patients with colorectal cancer who undergo surgery: a meta-analysis

Prognostic value of transforming growth factor-beta in patients with colorectal cancer who undergo surgery: a meta-analysis

Abstract Background Transforming growth factor-beta (TGF-β) is associated with a higher incidence of distant metastasis and decreased survival. Whether TGF-β can be used as a prognostic indicator of colorectal cancer (CRC) remains controversial. Methods The Medline, EMBASE and Cochrane databases wer...

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Main Authors: Xin-lin Chen, Zhuo-qun Chen, Shui-lian Zhu, Tian-wen Liu, Yi Wen, Yi-sheng Su, Xu-jie Xi, Yue Hu, Lei Lian, Feng-bin Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-04-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Subjects:
Colorectal cancer
Transforming growth factor-beta
TGF-β
Prognosis
Meta-analysis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12885-017-3215-7

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