Expression of CD44 alternative splicing variants in primary and lymph node metastatic lesions of gynecological cancer.

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Expression of CD44 alternative splicing variants in primary and lymph node metastatic lesions of gynecological cancer.

Hiroshima journal of medical sciences - 1 Mar 1997

Yorishima T, Nagai N, Ohama K

Abstract excerpt

CD44 is known as an adhesion molecule which is involved in lymphocyte activation and lymphocyte homing. In recent years, its role in the invasion and metastasis of malignant tumors has attracted the attention of investigators. In this study, the expression of CD44 variants was investigated in pri...

Topics

Alternative Splicing
Female
Gene Expression
Genetic Variation
Genital Neoplasms, Female
Humans
Hyaluronan Receptors
Immunohistochemistry
Lymphatic Metastasis

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