Synuclein-γ Is Closely Involved in Perineural Invasion and Distant Metastasis in Mouse Models and Is a Novel Prognostic Factor in Pancreatic Cancer

Taizo Hibi, Taisuke Mori, Mariko Fukuma, Ken Yamazaki, Akinori Hashiguchi, Taketo Yamada, Minoru Tanabe, Koichi Aiura, Takao Kawakami, Atsushi Ogiwara,

Clinical Cancer Research · 2009 · 118 citations · 29 references

Abstract

This is the first study to provide in vivo evidence that synuclein-gamma is closely involved in perineural invasion/distant metastasis and is a significant prognostic factor in pancreatic cancer. Synuclein-gamma may serve as a promising molecular target of early diagnosis and anticancer therapy.

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