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Horm Metab Res 2003; 35(11/12): 828-835
DOI: 10.1055/s-2004-814139
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Actions of IGFBP on Epithelial Cancer Cells: Potential for New Therapeutic Targets

C.  Perks1 , J.  Holly1
  • 1Division of Surgery, Department of Hospital Medicine, Bristol Royal Infirmary, Bristol, UK
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Received 1 September 2003

Accepted without Revision 17 September 2003

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07 January 2004 (online)

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IGF-Binding Protein - Cancer Cells - Therapy

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