Schematic View of Biglycan's Role in Metastasis (IMAGE)

Hokkaido University

Schematic View of Biglycan's Role in Metastasis

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Tumor endothelial cells (TEC) affected by the tumor microenvironment express biglycan, which allows tumor cells to break through the gate and proceed into bloodstream.

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Maishi N. et. al., <i>Scientific Reports</i>. June 13, 2016

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