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A role for Runx2 in normal mammary gland and breast cancer bone metastasis

  1. Paul Shore*

Article first published online: 28 JUL 2005

DOI: 10.1002/jcb.20557

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Journal of Cellular Biochemistry

Journal of Cellular Biochemistry

Volume 96, Issue 3, pages 484–489, 15 October 2005

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Shore, P. (2005), A role for Runx2 in normal mammary gland and breast cancer bone metastasis. J. Cell. Biochem., 96: 484–489. doi: 10.1002/jcb.20557

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  1. Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Manchester, Michael Smith Building, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PT, United Kingdom

*Faculty of Life Sciences, University of Manchester, Michael Smith Building, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PT, United Kingdom.

Publication History

  1. Issue published online: 21 SEP 2005
  2. Article first published online: 28 JUL 2005
  3. Manuscript Accepted: 20 MAY 2005
  4. Manuscript Received: 19 MAY 2005

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  • Wellcome Trust Career Development Fellowship

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