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Mammary fibroblasts regulate morphogenesis of normal and tumorigenic breast epithelial cells by mechanical and paracrine signals.
Cancer letters - 28 Dec 2012
Lühr Inke, Friedl Andreas, Overath Thorsten, Tholey Andreas, Kunze Thomas, Hilpert Felix, Sebens Susanne, Arnold Norbert, Rösel Frank, Oberg Hans-Heinrich, Maass Nicolai, Mundhenke Christoph, Jonat Walter, Bauer Maret
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Stromal factors play a critical role in the development of the mammary gland. Using a three dimensional-coculture model we demonstrate a significant role for stromal fibroblasts in the regulation of normal mammary epithelial morphogenesis and the control of tumor growth. Both soluble factors secr...
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