Journal of International Oncology ›› 2013, Vol. 40 ›› Issue (1): 5-8.

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Maspin gene in tumor

MA  Guo-Qi, JIANG  Hao   

  1. Department of Radiation Oncology, First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College, Bengbu 233000, China
  • Online:2013-01-08 Published:2013-01-15

Abstract: Maspin, one kind of tumor suppressor gene, belongs to the serine proteinase inhibitor (serpin) ultra family's member. Recent studies found that it suppresses the tumor occurrence and development and has the inhibition of tumor metastasis through suppressing the tumor angiogenesis and increasing the cell adhesion, which may be a new way for gene therapy.

Key words: Genes, maspin, Neoplasms