2001
DOI: 10.1177/172460080101600305
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Clinical Significance of Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor Content in Gastric Cancer

Abstract: The objective of this work was to evaluate the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) content in gastric cancer, its possible relationship with clinicopathological parameters of tumors and its prognostic significance. Membranous EGFR levels were examined by radioligand binding assays in 110 patients with gastric cancer. The mean follow-up period was 30.7 months. EGFR levels of tumors ranged widely, from 0.3 to 510 fmol/mg protein. EGFR levels were significantly higher (p<0.0005) in neoplastic tissue than in p… Show more

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“…Most gastric cancers overexpress both EGF and epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) [16,17] and EGF appears to be closely involved in growth of gastric carcinomas [18]. In addition to its effects on cell proliferation, there is some evidence that increased EGF or EGFR expression may be related to disruption of TJ in tumor cells.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Most gastric cancers overexpress both EGF and epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) [16,17] and EGF appears to be closely involved in growth of gastric carcinomas [18]. In addition to its effects on cell proliferation, there is some evidence that increased EGF or EGFR expression may be related to disruption of TJ in tumor cells.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Epidermal growth factor (EGF) promotes the growth of cells from both an ectodermal and mesodermal origin, and EFG plays an important role in cellular proliferation, differentiation and tumor progression of human gastric carcinomas (4). The EGF receptor/ligand system seems to be involved in the regulation of gastric mucosa proliferation and growth regulation of gastric carcinomas (5).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%