Expression Analysis of SPARC/Osteonectin in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Patients: From Saliva to Surgical Specimen

Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality, with approximately 540,000 new cases annually worldwide. The molecular mechanisms related to the pathogenesis of this disease are still poorly understood. The discovery of a molecular marker that allows the e...

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Main Authors: Gabriella Aquino, Rocco Sabatino, Monica Cantile, Corrado Aversa, Franco Ionna, Gerardo Botti, Elvira La Mantia, Francesca Collina, Gabriella Malzone, Giuseppe Pannone, Nunzia Simona Losito, Renato Franco, Francesco Longo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2013-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/736438