The role of L1 in the progression of ovarian carcinomas.
The L1 molecule has recently emerged as a promising new biomarker for the prognosis of human ovarian and endometrial tumors. It was initially described as an adhesion molecule for the development of the nervous system but its function in tumor cells is not well known. In this article we summarize recent data on the role of L1 in promoting tumor cell adhesion and migration and in gene regulation. We address the question how L1 determination in tumor tissue samples and in serum and ascites could potentially improve the disease management.
Altevogt
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Tumor Immunology Programme, D010, German Cancer Research Center, Heidelberg, Germany. p.altevogt@dkfz.de
Fogel
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D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor / Q000032:analysis*; D018450:Disease Progression; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D039841:Leukocyte L1 Antigen Complex / Q000032:analysis*; D010051:Ovarian Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology
D014408:Biomarkers, Tumor; D039841:Leukocyte L1 Antigen Complex