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

• Main Authors: Lucyene Miguita (Author), Elizabeth Ferreira Martinez (Author), Ney Soares de Araújo (Author), Vera Cavalcanti de Araújo (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: University of São Paulo, 2010-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: 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...