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The expression levels of microRNA-361-5p and its target VEGFA are inversely correlated in human cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2012
Kanitz Alexander, Imig Jochen, Dziunycz Piotr J, Primorac Adriana, Galgano Alessia, Hofbauer Günther F L, Gerber André P, Detmar Michael
Abstract excerpt
Vascular endothelial growth factor A (VEGFA) plays a key role in the angiogenesis of human skin. Elevated levels of VEGFA are associated with several pathological conditions, including chronic inflammatory skin diseases and several types of skin cancer. In particular, squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the skin, the second most common skin cancer in the general population, is characterized by invasive growth,...
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