Human periostin gene expression in normal tissues, tumors and melanoma: evidences for periostin production by both stromal and melanoma cells

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Recently, periostin (<it>POSTN</it>), a gene encoding a protein with similarity to the fasciclin family and involved in cell survival and angiogenesis, has emerged as a promising marker for tumor progression in various ty...

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Main Authors: van Baren Nicolas, Brasseur Francis, Mattiussi Marina, Tilman Gaëlle, Decottignies Anabelle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-12-01
Series:Molecular Cancer
Online Access:http://www.molecular-cancer.com/content/6/1/80