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Aquaporin 1, 3, and 5 Patterns in Salivary Gland Mucoepidermoid Carcinoma: Expression in Surgical Specimens and an In Vitro Pilot Study.
International journal of molecular sciences - 14 Feb 2020
Stamboni Mérin Barbara, Gomes Ágatha Nagli de Mello, Souza Milena Monteiro de, Oliveira Katia Klug, Arruda Claudia Fabiana Joca, de Paula Fernanda, Bettim Barbara Beltrame, Marques Márcia Martins, Kowalski Luiz Paulo, Pinto Clóvis Antônio Lopes, Arana-Chavez Victor Elias, Lourenço Silvia Vanessa, Coutinho-Camillo Cláudia Malheiros
Abstract excerpt
Salivary gland aquaporins (AQPs) are essential for the control of saliva production and maintenance of glandular structure. However, little is known of their role in salivary gland neoplasia. Salivary gland tumors comprise a heterogeneous group of lesions, featuring variable histological characteristics and diverse clinical behaviors. Mucoepidermoid carcinoma (MEC) is the most common salivary gland malignancy....
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