3.3 - Tumor progression Flashcards
1
Q
downregulation of _________ leads to dissociation of attached cells in tumor progression
A
E-cadherin
2
Q
cells attach to laminin and destroy the BM via ___________
A
collagenase
3
Q
what carcinomas are the exceptions to hematogenous spread?
A
- RCC
- HCC
- follicular of thyroid
- choriocarcinoma