Correlation of integrin β3 mRNA and vascular endothelial growth factor protein expression profiles with the clinicopathological features and prognosis of gastric carcinoma

Shuguang Li, Zai‐yuan Ye, Zhong‐Sheng Zhao, Hou‐Quan Tao, Yuanyu Wang, Chun‐Yu Niu

World Journal of Gastroenterology · 2008 · 25 citations · 19 references

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Abstract

Integrin beta3 and VEGF expression can synergistically enhance tumor angiogenesis, and may play a crucial role in invasion and metastasis of gastric carcinoma. Therefore, they may be prognostic biomarkers and novel molecular therapeutic targets.

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