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Increased metastatic potential of tumor cells in von Willebrand factor-deficient mice.
Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis : JTH - 1 Mar 2006
Terraube V, Pendu R, Baruch D, Gebbink M F B G, Meyer D, Lenting P J, Denis C V
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BACKGROUND: The key role played by von Willebrand factor (VWF) in platelet adhesion suggests a potential implication in various pathologies, where this process is involved. In cancer metastasis development, tumor cells interact with platelets and the vessel wall to extravasate from the circulation. As a potential mediator of platelet-tumor cell interactions, VWF could influence this early step of tumor spread and...
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