Prognostic value of stromal and epithelial periostin expression in human prostate cancer: correlation with clinical pathological features and the risk of biochemical relapse or death

Prognostic value of stromal and epithelial periostin expression in human prostate cancer: correlation with clinical pathological features and the risk of biochemical relapse or death

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the prognostic value of POSTN expression following prostatectomy.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>Periostin (POSTN) expression in prostate cancer (PCa) and in normal spec...

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Main Authors: Nuzzo Pier Vitale, Rubagotti Alessandra, Zinoli Linda, Ricci Francesco, Salvi Sandra, Boccardo Simona, Boccardo Francesco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-12-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Subjects:
POSTN protein
Human
Prostatic neoplasms
Extracellular matrix proteins
Prognosis
Biomarkers
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/12/625

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