The up-regulation of Axl is associated with a poor prognosis and promotes proliferation in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.

ABSTRACT: Pancreatic cancer is one of the most aggressive tumors and has a very poor prognosis. Recent studies show that Axl plays a key role in the occurrence and development of pancreatic cancer tumors. However, the expression and role of Axl in pancreatic cancer has not been reported. This study aimed to reveal the clinical significance of Axl expression in patients with pancreatic cancer and determine its mechanisms. In this study, western blot and immunohistochemistry were used to show that the expression of Axl in pancreatic cancer cell lines and tissues is significantly higher than its expression in corresponding non-tumor, normal tissues. By statistically analyzing clinical and pathological data, we found that there is a correlation between Axl expression and TNM stages and T stages, and Axl

SUBMITTER: Yu W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6947122 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature