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NPAS3 demonstrates features of a tumor suppressive role in driving the progression of Astrocytomas.
The American journal of pathology - 1 Jul 2011
Moreira Frederico, Kiehl Tim-Rasmus, So Kelvin, Ajeawung Norbert F, Honculada Carmelita, Gould Peter, Pieper Russell O, Kamnasaran Deepak
Abstract excerpt
Malignant astrocytomas, the most common primary brain tumors, are predominantly fatal. Improved treatments will require a better understanding of the biological features of high-grade astrocytomas. To better understand the role of neuronal PAS 3 (NPAS3) in diseases in human beings, it was investigated as a candidate for astrocytomagenesis based on the presence of aberrant protein expression in greater than 70% of...
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