Effects of osteopontin inhibition on radiosensitivityof MDA-MB-231 breast cancer cells

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Osteopontin (OPN) is a secreted glycophosphoprotein that is overexpressed in various tumors, and high levels of OPN have been associated with poor prognosis of cancer patients. In patients with head and neck cancer, high OPN plasma l...

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Main Authors: Hahnel Antje, Wichmann Henri, Kappler Matthias, Kotzsch Matthias, Vordermark Dirk, Taubert Helge, Bache Matthias
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-09-01
Series:Radiation Oncology
Online Access:http://www.ro-journal.com/content/5/1/82