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Expression of osteopontin and CDX2: indications of phenotypes and prognosis in advanced gastric cancer.
Oncology reports - 1 Mar 2009
Zhang Xia, Tsukamoto Tetsuya, Mizoshita Tsutomu, Ban Hisayo, Suzuki Hidenori, Toyoda Takeshi, Tatematsu Masae
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We have investigated the expression of osteopontin (OPN) and CDX2 in advanced gastric cancers, and analyzed correlations with clinicopathological features to assess their prognostic potential. One-hundred and nine patients suffering from gastric cancer were recruited. Expression of OPN and CDX2 and other molecular markers was determined by immunohistochemistry. The total positive rate for OPN expression was...
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