Expression of GLUT-1 in oral squamous cell carcinoma in tobacco and non-tobacco users

Background: GLUTs are a family of proteins that mediate glucose transport through the membrane, expressed in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. GLUT-1 positivity in malignant cells indicates increased proliferative activity, energy requirements, aggressive behaviour and poor radiation response....

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Main Authors: Neha Azad, Malti Kumari Maurya, Meenakshi Kar, Madhu Mati Goel, Ajay Kumar Singh, Mala Sagar, Divya Mehrotra, Vijay Kumar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-01-01
Series:Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2212426815001360
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