Cathepsin K expression in the spectrum of perivascular epithelioid cell (PEC) lesions of the kidney
Cathepsin K expression in the spectrum of perivascular epithelioid cell (PEC) lesions of the kidney
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New York: Elsevier Inc
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English
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The perivascular epithelioid cell (PEC) is a unique cell type coexpressing contractile proteins (mainly α-smooth muscle actin), melanocytic markers, including microphthalmia-associated transcription factor (MITF), and estrogen and progesterone receptors. It is constantly present in a group of tumors called PEComas. Renal PEComas include the common...
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Cathepsin K expression in the spectrum of perivascular epithelioid cell (PEC) lesions of the kidney
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_913721066
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_913721066
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0893-3952
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1530-0285
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10.1038/modpathol.2011.136
