CXCR4/CXCL12 axis promotes lymphatic metastasis in tongue squamous cell carcinoma via PI3K/AKT signaling pathway

Abstract Background Given that lymphatic metastasis represents a pivotal determinant of poor clinical outcomes in tongue squamous cell carcinoma (TSCC), this study aimed to elucidate the role of the CXCR4/CXCL12 chemokine axis in TSCC lymphatic metastasis and its clinical significance. Methods We ex...

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Main Authors: Huiquan Lou, Yichao Xia, Shengjie Shao, Xiang Liu, Zengzheng Li, Hongbin Yu, Yongsheng Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Series:Journal of Translational Medicine
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12967-025-06707-9
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