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Review
. 2018 Apr:100:478-485.
doi: 10.1016/j.biopha.2018.02.050. Epub 2018 Feb 23.

Angiogenic potential of YKL-40 in the dynamics of tumor niche

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Angiogenic potential of YKL-40 in the dynamics of tumor niche

Ayda Pouyafar et al. Biomed Pharmacother. 2018 Apr.

Abstract

A multitude of clinical studies showed the elevation of YKL-40 in subjects with different kinds of tumors. It is predicted that an inherent correlation exists between survivals of cancer patients with total YKL-40 serum levels, making this factor as a potential novel biomarker. However, the crucial role of YKL-40 in the dynamics of cancers, especially angiogenesis, has not yet been completely addressed. In this review, we highlighted the various facets of YKL-40 and its importance in cancer biology as a bio-shuttle in gene therapy.

Keywords: Angiogenesis; Cancer biology; Keyword; YKL-40 factor.

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