Expression of bone matrix protein messenger ribonucleic acids in human breast cancers. Possible involvement of osteopontin in development of calcifying foci.

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Authors

Seiichi Hirota · Osaka University

Ai Ito

Abstract

The OPN protein produced by macrophages appeared to play a significant role for development of calcifying foci within necrotic area of breast cancers.

Topics & Keywords

Bone and Dental Protein Studies Bone health and treatments Bone health and osteoporosis research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: PubMed

Volume 72, Issue 1, pp. 64-9

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