Immunohistochemical expressionof sodium-dependent glucose transporter - 2 (SGLT-2) in clear cell renal carcinoma: possible prognostic implications

ABSTRACT Purpose: Glucose is a major energy resource for tumor cell survival and growth, and its influx into cells is mainly carried out by facilitative glucose transporters (GLUTs). Sodium - dependent glucose transporters (SGLTs) have been highlighted as playing important roles in diabetic treatme...

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Main Authors: Minoru Kobayashi, Toshitaka Uematsu, Yuumi Tokura, Kohei Takei, Kazumasa Sakamoto, Takahiro Narimatsu, Akinori Nukui, Takao Kamai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Urologia
Series:International Brazilian Journal of Urology
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