reviewNew England Journal of MedicineDec 24, 2008Closed access

Molecular Basis of Metastasis

Cancer Genetics (United States)

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Abstract

Metastases are the principal cause of death in patients with cancer. Recent advances bring hope that it will be possible to identify the molecules and processes involved in metastasis, and this new knowledge could lead to effective methods of preventing and treating metastases. This review describes the properties of cells that enable them to surmount physical boundaries, disseminate, and colonize a distant organ.

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1,056
total citations
FWCI
30.30
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100%
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Authors

2

Topics & keywords

Keywords
  • Medicine
  • Metastasis
  • Cancer
  • Principal (computer security)
  • Cancer metastasis
  • Dissemination
  • Internal medicine
  • Computer science
UN Sustainable Development Goals
  • Good health and well-being
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