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Stabilized beta-catenin promotes hepatocyte proliferation and inhibits TNFalpha-induced apoptosis.
Laboratory investigation; a journal of technical methods and pathology - 1 Mar 2004
Shang Xian-Zhang, Zhu Haizhen, Lin Karrie, Tu Zhengkun, Chen Jisheng, Nelson David R, Liu Chen
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The human hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most common malignant tumors worldwide. The mechanisms of liver cell oncogenic transformation are still unknown. The beta-catenin mutations are identified in up to 30% of HCC and 80% of hepatoblastoma, suggesting a potential role of beta-cate...
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