Reduced LIMK2 expression in colorectal cancer reflects its role in limiting stem cell proliferation

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Summary

It is revealed that LIMK2 expression and activity progressively decrease with advancing stage, and supports the hypothesis that there is selective pressure for reduced LIMK 2 expression in CRC to relieve negative constraints imposed upon gastrointestinal stem cells.

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Published
2013-04-12
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Cancer research, Biology, Stem cell, Colorectal cancer, Cell growth

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