Higher matrix stiffness as an independent initiator triggers epithelial-mesenchymal transition and facilitates HCC metastasis

Increased liver stiffness exerts a detrimental role in driving hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) malignancy and progression, and indicates a high risk of unfavorable outcomes. However, it remains largely unknown ...

Source: Journal of Hematology and Oncology - November 8, 2019 Category: Hematology Authors: Yinying Dong, Qiongdan Zheng, Zhiming Wang, Xiahui Lin, Yang You, Sifan Wu, Yaohui Wang, Chao Hu, Xiaoying Xie, Jie Chen, Dongmei Gao, Yan Zhao, Weizhong Wu, Yinkun Liu, Zhenggang Ren, Rongxin Chen & hellip; Tags: Research Source Type: research