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Osteopontin induces autophagy to promote chemo-resistance in human hepatocellular carcinoma cells.
Cancer letters - 28 Dec 2016
Liu Guoke, Fan Xiaoyu, Tang Min, Chen Rui, Wang Hao, Jia Rongjie, Zhou Xuyu, Jing Wei, Wang Huajing, Yang Yang, Yin Fan, Wei Huafeng, Li Bohua, Zhao Jian
Abstract excerpt
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a major health burden worldwide for its high incidence and mortality. Osteopontin (OPN) is a chemokine-like, matricellular phosphoglycoprotein whose expression is elevated in various types of cancer including HCC. OPN has been shown to be involved in tumorigenesis, chemo-resistance, metastasis and sustaining stem-like properties of cancer cells. Autophagy is a cellular process by...
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