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Extracellular matrix proteins influence phenotype and cytokine expression in human breast cancer cell lines.
European cytokine network - 1 Jan 2000
Hirtenlehne Kora, Pec Martina, Kubista Ernst, Singer Christian F
Abstract excerpt
Tumor growth and invasion are not only the result of malignant transformation but are also dependent on environmental influences from surrounding stroma, extracellular matrix (ECM), local cytokines and systemic hormones. We have investigated the influence of ECM components on three human breast cancer cell lines of different malignant potential: MCF-7, T47D and MDA-MB-231 were cultured on collagen I, collagen IV,...
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