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Gene Amplification Is a Mechanism of <i>Six1</i> Overexpression in Breast Cancer
1 Apr 2005
Abstract excerpt
The Six1 homeoprotein plays a critical role in expanding progenitor populations during normal development via its stimulation of proliferation and inhibition of apoptosis. Overexpression of Six1 is observed in several tumor types, suggesting that when expressed out of context, Six1 may contribute to tumorigenesis by reinstating properties normally conveyed on developing cells. Indeed, Six1 contributes to tumor...
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