Expression of hypoxia‐inducible factor‐1α is significantly associated with the progression and prognosis of oral squamous cell carcinomas in Taiwan

Pin‐Yi Lin, Chuan‐Hang Yu, Jeng‐Tzung Wang, Huang‐Hsu Chen, Shih‐Jung Cheng, Mark Yen‐Ping Kuo, Chun‐Pin Chiang

Journal of Oral Pathology and Medicine · 2007 · 90 citations · 38 references

Abstract

We conclude that the expression of HIF-1 alpha is an early event in oral carcinogenesis. The nuclear HIF-1 alpha LI in OSCC samples can predict the progression of OSCCs and the survival of OSCC patients.

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