Apoptosis and cell surface GRP78 expression in benign and malignant parotid gland tumors.

Conclusions:This study is the first report describing cell surface GRP78 expression in parotid salivary tumor. The evidence of high surface GRP78expression in malignant parotid tissue in contrast to the benign tumor might add a diagnostic tool and serve as a future target for treatment of malignant parotid tumors.
Source: Head and Neck Oncology - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: research