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C-X-C motif receptor 2, endostatin and proteinase-activated receptor 1 polymorphisms as prognostic factors in NSCLC.
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Uzunoglu Faik Güntac, Yavari Neda, Bohn Benjamin Alexander, Nentwich Michael Fabian, Reeh Matthias, Pantel Klaus, Perez Daniel, Tsui Tung Yu, Bockhorn Maximilian, Mann Oliver, Izbicki Jakob Robert, Wikman Harriet, Vashist Yogesh Kumar
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The progress of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is dependent on sufficient angiogenesis. Thrombin induced activation of proteinase-activated receptor 1 (PAR-1) on platelets leads to platelet secretion and aggregation. This influences cell survival, apoptosis and angiogenesis by the release of...
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