The prognostic relevance of angiogenesis and mast cells in squamous cell carcinoma of the oesophagus

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Authors

Gülsüm Özlem Elpek · Akdeniz University

Tekinalp Gelen · Selçuk Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Hastanesi

Nazif Hikmet Aksoy · Selçuk Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Hastanesi

Atike Pınar Erdoğan

Levent Dertsiz · Akdeniz University

Abid Demircan · Akdeniz University

Nurşen Keleş · Akdeniz University

Abstract

These findings support the suggestion that MVD is a reliable prognostic marker in SCC of the oesophagus. Moreover, MCD may have a role in the angiogenesis of these tumours and might be responsible for their aggressive behaviour.

Topics & Keywords

Angiogenesis and VEGF in Cancer Mast cells and histamine Cell Adhesion Molecules Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Clinical Pathology

Volume 54, Issue 12, pp. 940-944

DOI: 10.1136/jcp.54.12.940

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