Clinicopathological significance of platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF)-B and vascular endothelial growth factor-A expression, PDGF receptor-β phosphorylation, and microvessel density in gastric cancer

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Angiogenesis is important in the growth and metastasis of various kinds of solid tumors, including gastric cancers. The angiogenic process is triggered by several key growth factors, including vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF...

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Main Authors: Fujimura Takashi, Tajiri Ryosuke, Hatakeyama Yayoi, Dobashi Yoh, Suzuki Shioto, Heldin Carl H, Ooi Akishi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-11-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2407/10/659