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Establishment of basal cell carcinoma animal model in Chinese tree shrew (Tupaia belangeri chinensis).
Zoological research - 18 Jul 2017
Jiang Li-Ping, Shen Qiu-Shuo, Yang Cui-Ping, Chen Yong-Bin
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Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common skin cancer worldwide, with incidence rates continuing to increase. Ultraviolet radiation is the major environmental risk factor and dysregulation of the Hedgehog (Hh) signaling pathway has been identified in most BCCs. The treatment of locally advanced and metastatic BBCs is still a challenge and requires a better animal model than the widely used rodents for drug...
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