BMP2 secretion from hepatocellular carcinoma cell HepG2 enhances angiogenesis and tumor growth in endothelial cells via activation of the MAPK/p38 signaling pathway
Abstract Background Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most common tumors globally, with varying prevalence based on endemic risk factors. Bone morphogenetic protein (BMP) exhibits a broad spectrum of biological activities in various tissues including angiogenesis. Here, this study aimed t...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-08-01
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Series: | Stem Cell Research & Therapy |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13287-019-1301-2 |