The expression of ILK in MPM is connected with the expression of the downstream target pAKT, but neither ILK nor pAKT expression has a measurable influence on the patient's prognosis, except for certain subgroups of MPM. However, to shed light on the true prognostic impact of ILK and pAKT expression in MPM, prospective trials are needed.
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