Metalloproteases meprin-ɑ (MEP1A) is a prognostic biomarker and promotes proliferation and invasion of colorectal cancer

Metalloproteases meprin-ɑ (MEP1A) is a prognostic biomarker and promotes proliferation and invasion of colorectal cancer

Abstract Background Meprin displays multiple functions in both health and disease, due in part to its broad proteolytic activity. In this report, we explored the clinical significance and functional relevance of the expression of meprin-ɑ (MEP1A) in colorectal cancer (CRC). Methods The mRNA and prot...

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Main Authors: Xiao Wang, Jian Chen, Jingtao Wang, Fudong Yu, Senlin Zhao, Yu Zhang, Huamei Tang, Zhihai Peng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BioMed Central 2016-07-01
Series:BMC Cancer
Subjects:
Colorectal cancer
meprin-ɑ
MEP1A
Prognosis
Cell proliferation
Invasion
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12885-016-2460-5

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