FGF-2, TGFβ-1, PDGF-A and respective receptors expression in pleomorphic adenoma myoepithelial cells: an in vivo and in vitro study

• Hauptverfasser: Lucyene Miguita (Verfasst von), Elizabeth Ferreira Martinez (Verfasst von), Ney Soares de Araújo (Verfasst von), Vera Cavalcanti de Araújo (Verfasst von)
• Format: Buch
• Veröffentlicht: University of São Paulo, 2010-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Schlagworte: article
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Myoepithelial cells have an important role in salivary gland tumor development, contributing to a low grade of aggressiveness of these tumors. Normal myoepithelial cells are known by their suppressor function presenting increased expression of extracellular matrix genes and protease inhibitors. The...