Epithelial-mesenchymal transitions and hepatocarcinogenesis.

Journal Article (Journal Article)

Epithelial-mesenchymal transitions (EMTs) are believed to play a role in invasion and metastasis of many types of tumors. In this issue of the JCI, Chen et al. show that a gene that has been associated with aggressive biology in hepatocellular carcinomas initiates a molecular cascade that results in EMT.

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Duke Authors

Cited Authors

  • Jou, J; Diehl, AM

Published Date

  • April 2010

Published In

Volume / Issue

  • 120 / 4

Start / End Page

  • 1031 - 1034

PubMed ID

  • 20335655

Pubmed Central ID

  • PMC2846072

Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)

  • 1558-8238

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.1172/JCI42615

Language

  • eng

Conference Location

  • United States