ea0011p234 | Cytokines and growth factors | ECE2006
Giani CG
, Giustarini EG
, Fierabracci PF
, Campani DC
, Lippman MEL
Insuline like growth factor II (IGF II) is an important regulator of neoplastic growth and it is stromal in origin. Estrogen and Progesterone receptor (ER, PR) are considered a good prognostic predictors in BC. The aim of the study was to evaluate the impact of IGF II mRNA expression in the clinical outcome in breast malignancy. The study group included 75 women (mean age ±S.D.=53.3±15.6 yr) submitted to radical mastectomy for ductal infiltrating breas...