MicroRNAs as tumor suppressors

被引:134
作者
Hammond, Scott M. [1 ]
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[1] Univ N Carolina, Dept Cell & Dev Biol, Lineberger Comprehens Canc Ctr, Chapel Hill, NC 27599 USA
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10.1038/ng0507-582
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Q3 [遗传学];
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071007 ; 090102 ;
摘要
Human cancers are characterized by widespread reduction in microRNA gene expression, but what role does this have in the pathobiology of the disease? A new study proves that reduction in microRNA expression does indeed promote tumorigenesis, changing the way we think about cancer.
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页码:582 / 583
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