Leptin's role in the tumorigenesis and progression of breast cancer / 国际外科学杂志
International Journal of Surgery
;
(12): 407-410, 2010.
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em Chinês
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ABSTRACT
Leptin,a 16 kD protein encoded by ob gene,has been shown to play a pivotal role in satiaty control and adipose metabolism.However,numemus recent studies indicme that leptin may also take part in mammary cells transformation,proliferation and angiogensis.Those evidences suggest that leptin has an important role in the mammary cell tumorigenesis and progession,but the undedine mechanism needs further exploration.Our aim is to review the current andvances on leptin's role in tumourigenesis and progression of breast cancer from perspectives of in vitro,aniamal model and breast cancer biopsy studies.
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International Journal of Surgery
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2010
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