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Stromelysin-1/matrix metalloproteinase-3 (MMP-3) expression accounts for invasive properties of human astrocytoma cell lines.
International journal of cancer - 20 Sept 2003
Mercapide Javier, Lopez De Cicco Ricardo, Castresana Javier S, Klein-Szanto Andres J P
Abstract excerpt
Tumor invasiveness is an intrinsic feature of most glial tumors that accounts for their malignant and locally destructive nature. We evaluated the subcutaneous (sc) tumorigenicity and in vivo invasiveness of 9 astrocytoma cell lines together with their respective metalloprotease activity in order to establish their biologic behavior and malignant potential. Invasiveness was assessed with an in vivo invasion assay...
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