Mucin-1 correlates with survival, smoking status, and growth patterns in lung adenocarcinoma

In conclusion, MUC1 participates in the pathogenesis of lung adenocarcinoma and associates with smoking both in vitro and in vivo. In lung adenocarcinoma, depolarized MUC1 protein expression correlated with histological growth patterns, stage, and patient outcome.

http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s13277-016-5269-6

Source: Tumor Biology - July 31, 2016 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research