Fibronectin 1 mRNA expression correlates with advanced disease in renal cancer

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Authors

Sandra Waalkes · Medizinische Hochschule Hannover

Faranaz Atschekzei · Medizinische Hochschule Hannover

Mario W. Kramer · Medizinische Hochschule Hannover

Jörg Hennenlotter · University of Tübingen

Gesa Vetter · Medizinische Hochschule Hannover

Jan U. Becker · Medizinische Hochschule Hannover

Arnulf Stenzl

Abstract

To our knowledge, this is the first study to show that FN1 mRNA expression is higher in RCC compared to normal renal tissue. FN1 mRNA expression might serve as a marker for RCC aggressiveness, indicating early systemic progression particularly for patients with papillary RCC.

Topics & Keywords

Cell Adhesion Molecules Research Advanced Proteomics Techniques and Applications Protease and Inhibitor Mechanisms

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Cancer

Volume 10, Issue 1, pp. 503-503

DOI: 10.1186/1471-2407-10-503

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