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Published in: Breast Cancer Research 4/2005

01-08-2005 | Commentary

Laminin isoform expression in breast tumors

Author: Eggehard Holler

Published in: Breast Cancer Research | Issue 4/2005

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Abstract

Certain laminins of vascular basement membranes have been identified in human breast tumors and brain gliomas that share the same β1 chain. These laminins are new carcinoma angiogenic markers and might represent potential targets for antiangiogenic therapy.
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Metadata
Title
Laminin isoform expression in breast tumors
Author
Eggehard Holler
Publication date
01-08-2005
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Breast Cancer Research / Issue 4/2005
Electronic ISSN: 1465-542X
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/bcr1270

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