Prognostic value analysis of urokinase-type plasminogen activator receptor in oral squamous cell carcinoma: an immunohistochemical study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) represents the most common oral malignancy. Despite recent advances in therapy, up to 50% of the cases have relapse and/or metastasis. There is therefore a strong need for the identification of new...

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Main Authors: Rocchetti Romina, Santarelli Andrea, Nocini Pier, Procacci Pasquale, Borghetti Giulia, Pierpaoli Elisa, Rubini Corrado, Bacchiocchi Roberta, Ciavarella Domenico, Lo Muzio Lorenzo, Fazioli Francesca
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-08-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/8/220