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Activation of c-MET induces a stem-like phenotype in human prostate cancer.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2011
van Leenders Geert J L H, Sookhlall Rajesh, Teubel Wilma J, de Ridder Corrina M A, Reneman Suzanne, Sacchetti Andrea, Vissers Kees J, van Weerden Wytske, Jenster Guido
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Prostate cancer consists of secretory cells and a population of immature cells. The function of immature cells and their mutual relation with secretory cells are still poorly understood. Immature cells either have a hierarchical relation to secretory cells (stem cell model) or represent an inducible population emerging upon appropriate stimulation of differentiated cells. Hepatocyte Growth Factor (HGF) receptor...
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