| Literature DB >> 21519870 |
Jing Xuan Zhang1, C M Xie, Z W Zhu, H Y Huang, Z L Zeng.
Abstract
Recent studies have revealed the important role of aquaporin-1 (AQP1) in tumor cell migration and angiogenesis. However, the function of AQP1 in malignant pleural effusion has not been well characterized. We established a mouse model to examine the role of AQP1 and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) in the development of malignant pleural effusion. We showed that elevated expressions of AQP1 mRNA and VEGF protein were associated with increased volume of malignant pleural effusion. These results suggest that AQP1 and VEGF play important roles in the development of malignant pleural effusion in mice, which may help us find new strategies for the prevention and treatment of malignant pleural effusion.Entities:
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Year: 2011 PMID: 21519870 DOI: 10.1007/s12032-011-9960-6
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Med Oncol ISSN: 1357-0560 Impact factor: 3.064