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Urothelial carcinogen resistance driven by stronger Toll-like receptor 2 (TLR2) and Uroplakin III (UP III) defense mechanisms: a new model.
World journal of urology - 1 Mar 2015
Reis Leonardo Oliveira, Ferrari Karen, Zamuner Marina, Rocha Guilherme Zweig, Billis Athanase, Fávaro Wagner José
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OBJECTIVE: The objective of the study was to illustrate the applicability and significance of the novel Lewis urothelial cancer model compared to the classic Fisher 344. METHODS: Fischer 344 and Lewis females rats, 7 weeks old, were intravesical instilled N-methyl-N-nitrosourea 1.5 mg/kg every other week for a total of four doses. After 15 weeks, animals were sacrificed and bladders analyzed: histopathology...
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