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Jul 2013 Molecular cancer

FGFR3 has tumor suppressor properties in cells with epithelial phenotype.

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Lafitte M, Moranvillier I, Peuchant E, Iovanna J, Rousseau B, Dubus P, Guyonnet-Dupérat V, Belleannée G, Ramos J, Bedel A, de Verneuil H, Moreau-Gaudry F, Dabernat S

Résumé

Due to frequent mutations in certain cancers, FGFR3 gene is considered as an oncogene. However, in some normal tissues, FGFR3 can limit cell growth and promote cell differentiation. Thus, FGFR3 action appears paradoxical.

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