Extracellular Matrix as a Key Mediator of Mammary Tumor Cell Normalization

Some epithelial cancers can be induced to revert to quiescent differentiated tissues when combined with embryonic mesenchyme; however, the mechanism of this induction is unknown. This dissertation is based on the hypothesis that because extracellular matrix (ECM) plays a critical role during organ d...

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Main Author: Bischof, Ashley Gibbs
Other Authors: Ingber, Donald Elliot
Language:en_US
Published: Harvard University 2013
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Online Access:http://dissertations.umi.com/gsas.harvard:10780
http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:HUL.InstRepos:11158255