Expression of miR-21 and its targets (PTEN, PDCD4, TM1) in flat epithelial atypia of the breast in relation to ductal carcinoma in situ and invasive carcinoma

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Flat epithelial atypia (FEA) of the breast is characterised by a few layers of mildly atypical luminal epithelial cells. Genetic changes found in ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) and invasive ductal breast cancer (IDC) are also found...

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Main Authors: Fu Li, Harms Geert, Huitema Sippie, Sluis Tineke, Platteel Inge, Tan Lu, Bart Joost, Qi Liqiang, Hollema Harry, Berg Anke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-05-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/9/163