Expression of GLUT-1 in oral squamous cell carcinoma in tobacco and non-tobacco users

• Main Authors: Neha Azad (Author), Malti Kumari Maurya (Author), Meenakshi Kar (Author), Madhu Mati Goel (Author), Ajay Kumar Singh (Author), Mala Sagar (Author), Divya Mehrotra (Author), Vijay Kumar (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: GLUTs are a family of proteins that mediate glucose transport through the membrane, expressed in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. GLUT-1 positivity in malignant cells indicates increased proliferative activity, energy requirements, aggressive behaviour and poor radiation response....