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Oxytocin inhibits ovarian cancer metastasis by repressing the expression of MMP-2 and VEGF

Breastfeeding is associated with a decreased risk of ovarian cancer. However, the mechanism underlying this apparent clinical benefit is unknown. Oxytocin (OXT), a hypothalamic nonapetide, plays a crucial role in many reproductive and behavioural functions. In recent year, OXT acts as a growth regul...

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Autores principales: Ji, Haoyi, Liu, Na, Yin, Yingchun, Wang, Xinmei, Chen, Xiaoyang, Li, Jing, Li, Jingxin
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Ivyspring International Publisher 2018
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5929082/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29721047
http://dx.doi.org/10.7150/jca.23769