Plasma Levels of Keratinocyte Growth Factor Are Significantly Elevated for 5 Weeks After Minimally Invasive Colorectal Resection Which May Promote Cancer Recurrence and Metastasis

Background: Human Keratinocyte Growth Factor (KGF) is an FGF family protein produced by mesenchymal cells. KGF promotes epithelial cell proliferation, plays a role in wound healing and may also support tumor growth. It is expressed by some colorectal cancers (CRC). Surgery's impact on KGF level...

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Main Authors: H. M. C. Shantha Kumara, Abhinit Shah, Hiromichi Miyagaki, Xiaohong Yan, Vesna Cekic, Yanni Hedjar, Richard L. Whelan
Format: article
Language:EN
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2021
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KGF
Online Access:https://doaj.org/article/3e7497ec1a7b48568aa22692547186c5
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