Breast cancer is the most frequent malignant tumor in women worldwide. E-Cadherin is a calcium-dependent epithelial cell adhesion molecule that is expressed at adherens junctions. Its loss may result in a poorly differentiated tumorphenotype. Cells with mutated E-cadherin demonstrate increased motility,altered organization of their actin cytoskeletonandassociated with metastases, thereby providing evidence for its role as an invasion suppressor. Objectives:Assess the ...
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