Abstract | BACKGROUND: METHODS:
Brain tumors were categorized by the World Health Organization system and galectin-3 expression by immunoperoxidase staining using a quantitative staining score. RESULTS: CONCLUSIONS:
Galectin-3 expression correlates with the malignant potential of tumors in the central nervous system.
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Authors | R S Bresalier, P S Yan, J C Byrd, R Lotan, A Raz |
Journal | Cancer
(Cancer)
Vol. 80
Issue 4
Pg. 776-87
(Aug 15 1997)
ISSN: 0008-543X [Print] United States |
PMID | 9264362
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't, Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.)
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Chemical References |
- Antigens, Differentiation
- Galectin 3
- Neoplasm Proteins
- Galactose
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Topics |
- Antigens, Differentiation
(metabolism)
- Astrocytoma
(metabolism, pathology)
- Brain Neoplasms
(metabolism, pathology, secondary)
- Galactose
(metabolism)
- Galectin 3
- Glioblastoma
(metabolism, pathology)
- Humans
- Immunohistochemistry
- Neoplasm Proteins
(metabolism)
- Protein Binding
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