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Secretoglobin expression in ovarian carcinoma: lipophilin B gene upregulation as an independent marker of better prognosis.
Journal of translational medicine - 2 Jul 2013
Bignotti Eliana, Tassi Renata A, Calza Stefano, Ravaggi Antonella, Rossi Elisa, Donzelli Carla, Todeschini Paola, Romani Chiara, Bandiera Elisabetta, Zanotti Laura, Carnazza Mario, Quadraro Francesco, Tognon Germana, Sartori Enrico, Pecorelli Sergio, Roque Dana M, Santin Alessandro D
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The aim of the present study was to investigate within ovarian carcinoma and normal ovarian biopsies the gene expression of multiple secretoglobin family members relative to mammaglobin B, which we previously reported as a promising novel ovarian carcinoma prognostic marker. METHODS: Using quantitative real-time Reverse Transcription PCR we tested 53 ovarian carcinoma and 30 normal ovaries for the...
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