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Level of Id-1 Protein Expression Correlates with Poor Differentiation, Enhanced Malignant Potential, and More Aggressive Clinical Behavior of Epithelial Ovarian Tumors

Abstract [condensed]

Strong or moderate expression of Id-1 was a strong predictor for shorter overall survival. The level of Id-1 protein expression correlates with the malignant potential of ovarian tumors. In cancer samples, stronger Id-1 expression is associated with poor differentiation and more aggressive behavior of tumor cells, resulting in poor clinical outcome. Consequently, Id-1 inhibition in the future might be of benefit for patients with ovarian cancer.

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