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Loss of mitochondrial DNA enhances angiogenic and invasive potential of hepatoma cells.
Oncology reports - 1 Mar 2010
Cheon Hwanju, Moon Hyo-Eun, Lee Myung-Shik, Kim Soung Soo
Abstract excerpt
Mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) mutations are frequently found in a variety of tumors. However, the role of mtDNA mutations in tumor behavior is poorly understood. We explored the effects of mtDNA mutations on tumor phenotype employing mtDNA-depleted SK-Hep1 rho0 hepatoma cells. Expression of hypoxia inducible factor (HIF)-2alpha mRNA was markedly increased in rho0 cells compared to control cells. Protein level of...
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