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PubMed

• Does race affect the long-term survival benefit of systemic therapy in pancreatic adenocarcinoma?
  Ahmer Irfan, Seifeldin Awad, Ahmad Alkashah, Selwyn M Vickers, Olumide Gbolahan, Grant R Williams, Thomas Nien-Tsu Wang, Vikas Dudeja, J Bart Rose, Sushanth Reddy, Fan...> ;American Journal of Surgery. 2022 Sep 1
• 9 citations
  Does health literacy impact technological comfort in cancer patients
  A. Irfan, Jeremie M. Lever, Mona N. Fouad, Barry P. Sleckman, Haller J. Smith, Daniel I. Chu, J. Bart Rose, Thomas N. Wang, Sushanth Reddy> ;American Journal of Surgery. 2021 Aug 8
• Does health insurance protect against risk of financial catastrophe for pancreatic tumor care? A cost-based review of patients undergoing pancreatic resection at an ac...
  Juliet S. Okoroh, Martin J. Heslin, Selwyn M. Vickers, Thomas N. Wang, J. Bart Rose, Sushanth Reddy> ;American Journal of Surgery. 2021 Jul 1
• 5 citations
  Preoperative anthropomorphic radiographic measurements can predict postoperative pancreatic fistula formation following pancreatoduodenectomy.
  E.W. Box, L. Deng, Desiree E. Morgan, Rongbing Xie, J.K. Kirklin, Thomas N. Wang, Martin J. Heslin, Sushanth Reddy, Selwyn M. Vickers, V. Dudeia, J.B. Rose> ;American Journal of Surgery. 2021 Jul 1
• 5 citations
  Timed Stair-Climbing as a Surrogate Marker for Sarcopenia Measurements in Predicting Surgical Outcomes
  Samantha J. Baker, Mary G. Waldrop, Joshua Swords, Thomas N. Wang, Martin J. Heslin, Carlo M. Contreras, Sushanth Reddy> ;Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery. 2019 Dec 1
• 12 citations
  Combined Modality Therapy for Management of Esophageal Cancer: Current Approach Based on Experiences from East and West.
  Omeed Moaven, Thomas N. Wang> ;The Surgical Clinics of North America. 2019 Mar 27
• 39 citations
  Healthcare disparities in outcomes of patients with resectable pancreatic cancer.
  Omeed Moaven, Joshua S. Richman, Sushanth Reddy, Thomas N. Wang, Martin J. Heslin, Carlo M. Contreras> ;American Journal of Surgery. 2019 Apr 1
• 10 citations
  Is Frozen-Section Analysis During Thyroid Operation Useful in the Era of Molecular Testing?
  Reema Mallick, Todd M. Stevens, Thomas S. Winokur, Ammar Asban, Thomas N. Wang, Brenessa Lindeman, John R. Porterfield, Herbert Chen> ;Journal of the American College of Surgeons. 2019 Apr 1
• 204 citations
  NCCN Guidelines Insights: Thyroid Carcinoma, Version 2.2018
  Robert I. Haddad, Christian Nasr, Lindsay Bischoff, Naifa L. Busaidy, David R. Byrd, Glenda G. Callender, Paxton V. Dickson, Quan-Yang Duh, Hormoz Ehya, Whitney S. Gol...> ;Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. 2018 Dec 1
• 39 citations
  Reducing cost and improving operating room efficiency: examination of surgical instrument processing.
  Adam R. Dyas, Kelly Lovell, Courtney J. Balentine, Thomas N. Wang, John R. Porterfield, Herbert Chen, Brenessa Lindeman> ;The Journal of Surgical Research. 2018 Apr 16
• 6 citations
  How academically productive are endocrine surgeons in the United States
  Evan F. Garner, Nakul P. Valsangkar, Thomas N. Wang, John R. Porterfield, Leonidas G. Koniaris, Herbert Chen> ;The Journal of Surgical Research. 2018 Sep 1
• 18 citations
  Increased pancreatic cancer survival with greater lymph node retrieval in the National Cancer Data Base.
  Carlo M. Contreras, Chee Paul Lin, Robert A. Oster, Sushanth Reddy, Thomas N. Wang, Selwyn M. Vickers, Martin J. Heslin> ;American Journal of Surgery. 2017 Sep 1
• 5 citations
  Improved Postoperative Survival for Intraductal-Growth Subtype of Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma.
  Laura Dover, Rojymon Jacob, Thomas N. Wang, Joseph H. Richardson, David T. Redden, Peng Li, Derek A. DuBay> ;The American Surgeon. 2016 Nov 1
• 10 citations
  Impact of adjuvant chemoradiation on survival in patients with resectable cholangiocarcinoma
  Laura Dover, Robert A. Oster, Andrew M. McDonald, Derek A. DuBay, Thomas N. Wang, Rojymon Jacob> ;HPB. 2016 Oct 1
• 24 citations
  Timed Stair Climbing Is the Single Strongest Predictor of Perioperative Complications in Patients Undergoing Abdominal Surgery.
  Sushanth Reddy, Carlo M. Contreras, Brandon A. Singletary, T. Miller Bradford, Mary G. Waldrop, Andrew H. Mims, W. Andrew Smedley, Jacob A. Swords, Thomas N. Wang, Mar...> ;Journal of the American College of Surgeons. 2016 Apr 1
• Compromised Outcome of Papillary Thyroid Cancer at Low-Volume Treatment Centers: Practice Makes Perfect?
  Thomas N. Wang, Herbert Chen> ;Annals of Surgical Oncology. 2016 Feb 1
• 77 citations
  Anaplastic Thyroid Carcinoma, Version 2.2015
  Robert I. Haddad, William M. Lydiatt, Douglas W. Ball, Naifa L. Busaidy, David R. Byrd, Glenda Callender, Paxton V. Dickson, Quan-Yang Duh, Hormoz Ehya, Megan R. Hayma...> ;Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. 2015 Sep 1
• 138 citations
  Thyroid Carcinoma, Version 2.2014
  R. Michael Tuttle, Robert I. Haddad, Douglas W. Ball, David R. Byrd, Paxton V. Dickson, Quan-Yang Duh, Hormoz Ehya, Megan R. Haymart, Carl K. Hoh, Jason P. Hunt, Andre...> ;Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. 2014 Dec 1
• 37 citations
  Medullary carcinoma: Clinical practice guidelines in oncology™
  R. Michael Turtle, Douglas W. Ball, David R. Byrd, Gilbert H. Daniels, Raza A. Dilawari, Gerard M. Doherty, Quan-Yang Duh, Hormoz Ehya, William B. Farrar, Robert I. Ha...> ;Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. 2010 May 1
• 3 citations
  The Role of Angiocidin in Sarcomas
  Catherine Liebig, Jonathan A. Wilks, Barry W. Feig, Thomas N. Wang, Mariya V. Wilson, Ann V. Herdman, Daniel Albo> ;Cancer. 2009 Nov 15
• 2 citations
  Fibroblast-conditioned media promote human sarcoma cell invasion.
  James G. Bittner, Mariya V. Wilson, Malay B. Shah, Daniel Albo, Barry W. Feig, Thomas N. Wang> ;Surgery. 2009 Jan 1
• 19 citations
  Radiofrequency ablation for unresectable tumors of the liver.
  J. Harrison Howard, Ching Wei D. Tzeng, J. Kevin Smith, Devon E. Eckhoff, J. Steve Bynon, Thomas N. Wang, J. Pablo Arnoletti, Martin J. Heslin> ;The American Surgeon. 2008 Jul 1
• 33 citations
  Breast cancer cell-derived fibroblast growth factor 2 and vascular endothelial growth factor are chemoattractants for bone marrow stromal stem cells.
  Edmond F. Ritter, Adam D. Perry, Jack C Yu, Thomas N. Wang, Lawton Tang, Erhard Bieberich> ;Annals of Surgery. 2008 Feb 1
• 53 citations
  Macrophage inflammatory protein-3α promotes pancreatic cancer cell invasion
  A. S. Campbell, Daniel Albo, T.F. Kimsey, Stephanie White, Thomas N. Wang> ;The Journal of Surgical Research. 2005 Jan 1
• 76 citations
  Co-localization of macrophage inflammatory protein-3alpha (Mip-3alpha) and its receptor, CCR6, promotes pancreatic cancer cell invasion.
  T.F. Kimsey, A. S. Campbell, Daniel Albo, Mariya V. Wilson, Thomas N. Wang> ;Cancer Journal. 2004 Nov 1
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Journal Articles

• Impact of adjuvant therapies on survival in patients with cholangiocarcinoma  
  Dover, LL, Rojymon J, Wang TN, Oster R, Dubay DA, J Clin Oncol, 1/1/2014
• Impact of definitive chemoradiation therapy on survival in patients with unresectable cholangiocarcinoma  
  Dover LL, McDonald AM, Derek DA, Wang TN, Oster RA, Jacob R, J Rad Onc Biol Phys, 1/1/2014
• Thyroid carcinoma, version 22014  
  Tuttle RM, Haddad RI, Ball DW, Byrd D, Dickson P, Duh QY, Ehya H, Haymart M, Hoh C et al, J Natl Compr Canc Netw, 1/1/2014
• Improved postoperative survival for intraductal growth subtype of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma  
  Dover LL, Dubay DA, Jacob R, Richardson JH, Wang TN, Ann Surg Oncol, 1/1/2013
• Breast cancer cell-derived fibroblast growth factor 2 and vascular endothelial growth factor are chemoattractants for bone marrow stromal stem cells  
  Ritter E, Perry A, Yu J, Wang TN, Tang L, Bieberich, E, Ann Surg, 1/1/2008
• Radiofrequency ablation for unresectable tumors of the liver  
  Howard JH, Tzeng CW, Smith JK, Eckoff DE, Bynon JS, Wang TN, Arnoletti JP, Heslin MJ, Ann Surg, 1/1/2008
• Co-localization of macrophage proinflammatory protein-3Alpha and its receptor, CCR6, promotes pancreatic cell invasion  
  Kimsey TF, Albo D, Campbell AS, Wang TN, Cancer J, 1/1/2005
• Macrophage inflammatory protein-3Alpha (MIP-3Alpha) promotes pancreatic cancer cell invasion  
  Campbell AS, Albo D, Kimsey TF, White SL, Wang TN, J Surg Res, 1/1/2005
• Fibroblasts promote breast cancer cell invasion by upregulating tumor matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9)  
  Wang TN, Albo D, Tuszynski GP, Surgery, 1/1/2002
• Neoadjuvant chemotherapy for gastric cancer  
  Wang TN, Ajani JA, Mansfield PF, Asian J Surg, 1/1/2001
• Thrombospondin-1 (TSP-1) and transforming growth factor beta 1 (TGF-Beta1) promote pancreatic cancer invasion through regulation of the plasminogen/plasmin system (PPS)  
  Albo D, Berger DH, Wang TN, Tuszynski G, J Surg Res, 1/1/1998
• Adhesive proteins and the hematogenous spread of cancer  
  Tuszynski, GP, Wang, TN, Berger, DH, Acta Hemaetologica, 1/1/1997
• Thrombospondin-1 and transforming growth factor-Beta1 promote breast tumor cell invasion through up-regulation of the plasminogen/plasmin system  
  Albo D, Berger DH, Wang TN, Hu X, Rothman VL, Tuszynski GP, Surgery, 1/1/1997
• Thrombospondin-1 modulates angiogenesis in vitro by up-regulation of matrix metalloproteinase-9 in endothelial cells  
  Qian, X, Wang, TN, Rothman, VL, Nicosia, RF, Tuszynski, GP, Exp Cell Res, 1/1/1997
• Plasminogen activator inhibitor 1 (PAI-1) plays a role in thrombospondin-1 (TSP-1) and transforming growth factor beta 1 (TGF-Beta1) mediated tumor cell invasion  
  Albo D, Berger DH, Wang TN, Tuszynski GP, Surgical Forum, 1/1/1997
• Modulation of cranial bone healing with a heparin-like dextran derivative  
  Albo D, Long C, Jhala N, Atkinson B, Granick M, Wang TN, Meddahi A, Barritault D, Solomon, J Cran Fac Surg, 1/1/1996
• Thrombospondin-1 (TSP-1) promotes the invasive properties of human breast cancer  
  Wang, TN, Qian, X, Rothman, V, Granick, MS, Solomon, MP, Berger, DH, Tuszynski, GP, J Surg Res, 1/1/1996
• Inhibition of breast cancer progression by an antibody to a thrombospondin-1 (TSP-1) receptor  
  Wang, TN, Qian, X, Rothman, V, Granick, MS, Solomon, MP, Berger, DH, Tuszynski, GP, Surgery, 1/1/1996
• The effect of thrombospondin (TSP) on oral squamous carcinoma cell invasion of collagen  
  Wang, TN, Qian, X, Rothman, V, Granick, MS, Solomon, MP, Tuszynski, GP, Am J Surg, 1/1/1995
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Books/Book Chapters

• Current Surgical Therapy 
  Chapter: Ductal and lobular carcinoma in situ of the breast. 
  Page 542 - 546Wang TN and Bland KIEditors: Cameron JL and Cameron AM.Elsevier Mosby, Inc., Philadelphia, PAEdition 10th,2011
• Advanced Therapy in Surgical Oncology 
  Chapter: Surgical Management of Noncolorectal Nonneuroendocrine Liver Metastases. 
  Page 120 - 130Albo D, Wang TNEditors: RE Pollock, SA Curley, MI Ross, and ND Perrier.BC Decker Inc., Ontario, Canada2007
• MD Anderson Cancer Center. Oncologia Quirurgica 
  Chapter: Tratamiento Biologico del Cance 
  Page 510 - 556Albo D and Wang TNEditors: BW Feig, DH Berger, GM Fuhrman.Marban Libros, SL, Madrid, Espana2005
• Advanced therapy of breast disease 
  Chapter: Management of liver metastases 
  Page 618 - 628Albo D, Wang TN, Curley SAEditors: Singletary SE, Robb LG, Hortobagyi GN.BC Decker Inc., Publisher, Ontario, CanadaEdition 2nd,2004
• The M. D. Anderson Surgical Oncology Handbook 
  Chapter: Biologic cancer therapy 
  Page 510 - 556Albo D and Wang TNEditors: BW Feig, DH Berger, GM Fuhrman.Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Philadelphia, PAEdition 3rd,2002
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Abstracts/Posters

• Effect of nodal status compared to tumor response after neoadjuvant radiation on outcomes for patients with esophageal cancer.
  Reddy S, Swords JA, Waldrop MG, Contreras CM, Heslin MJ, Wei B, Cerfolio RJ, Wang TN, American Society of Clinical Oncology Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium, 1/1/2017
• Clinical outcomes of early-stage ampullary carcinoma: a single institutional experience.
  Manne A, Reddy S, Li P, Contreras CM, Christein J, Vickers SM, Heslin MJ, Jacob R, Wang TN, Kasi A, Posey J, Paluri RK, American Society of Clinical Oncology Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium, 1/1/2017
• Response to neoadjuvant radiation does not effect survival of patients with esophageal adenocarcinoma.
  Waldrop MG, Swords JA, Cerfolio RJ, Contreras CM, Heslin MJ, Wang TN, Reddy S, Academic Surgical Congress, 1/1/2017
• Timed stair-climbing is a surrogate for sarcopenia measurements for predicting surgical outcomes.
  Baker S, Waldrop MG, Swords JA, Wang TN, Heslin MJ, Contreras CM, Reddy S, Academic Surgical Congress, 1/1/2017
• Better outcomes for surgical resection of pancreatic cancer in academic versus nonacademic centers.
  Moaven O, Richman JM, Reddy S, Wang TN, Contreras CM, Academic Surgical Congress, 1/1/2017
• Effect of nodal status compared to tumor response after neoadjuvant radiation on outcomes for patients with esophageal cancer.
  Reddy S, Swords JA, Waldrop MG, Contreras CM, Heslin MJ, Wei B, Cerfolio RJ, Wang TN, Society of Surgical Oncology, 1/1/2017
• Thyroid Resection for an undiscovered intrathyroidal parathyroid gland is justified in select patients with primary hyperparathyroidism.
  Witcher, AC, Reddy S, Balentine CJ, Porterfield JR, Chen H, Wang TN, International Association of Endocine Surgeons, 1/1/2017
• Thyroid resection for an undiscovered intrathyroidal parathyroid gland is not justified in primary hyperparathyroidism.
  Wang TN, International Association of Endocine Surgeons, Basel, Switzerland, 1/1/2017
• Early hyperglycemia following pancreaticoduodenectomy for pancreatic cancer is a marker for tumor recurrence.
  Reddy S, Contreras CM, Wang TN, Heslin MJ, IHPBA, 1/1/2016
• Early Hyperglycemia following Pancreaticoduodenectomy for pancreatic cancer is a marker for tumor recurrence.
  Reddy S, Contreras CM, Wang TN, Heslin MJ, Pancreas Club, 1/1/2016
• Increased pancreatic cancer survival with greater lymph node retrieval in the National Cancer Data Base.
  Contreras CM, Lin CP, Oster R, Reddy SM, Wang TN, Vickers SM, Heslin MJ, SSAT, 1/1/2016
• Preoperative ultrasound finding of an intrathyroidal lesion justifies empiric thyroid resection in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism and missing parathyroid gl...
  Shoultz TH, Rosen PD, Reddy S, Graham PH, Chen H, Wang TN, Society of Asian Academic Surgeons, 1/1/2016
• The impact of neoadjuvant radiation in patients with esophageal adenocarcinoma is short-lived.
  Broussard B, Partain D, Wang TN, Jacob R, Heslin MJ, Contrereas CM, Cerfolio R, Reddy S, Society of Asian Academic Surgeons, 1/1/2016
• Timed stair climbing is the single strongest predictor of post-operative complications in patients undergoing abdominal surgery.
  Reddy S, Wang TN, Contreras C, Heslin MJ, Southern Surgical Association, 1/1/2015
• How academically productive are endocrine surgeons in the United States?
  Garner EF, Valsangkar NP, Wang TN, Porterfield JR, Koniaris LG, Chen H, American Association of Endocrine Surgeons, 1/1/2015
• Impact of adjuvant therapies on survival in patients with cholangiocarcinoma.
  Dover, LL, Rojymon J, Wang TN, Oster R, Dubay DA, American Society of Clinical Oncology, 1/1/2014
• Impact of definitive chemoradiation therapy on survival in patients with unresectable cholangiocarcinoma.
  Dover LL, McDonald AM, Derek DA, Wang TN, Oster RA, Jacob R, American Society for Radiation Oncology, 1/1/2014
• Post-neoadjuvant treatment staging with PET and EUS is not necessary in the management of resectable esophageal adenocarcinoma.
  Broussard BL, Reddy S, Partain D, Heslin MJ, Contreras C, Wang TN, Society of Surgical Oncology, 1/1/2014
• Improved postoperative survival for intraductal growth subtype of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma.
  Dover LL, Dubay DA, Jacob R, Richardson JH, Wang TN, Society of Surgical Oncology, 1/1/2013
• Netrin-1 stimulated endothelial cell migration provides a novel mechanism for pancreatic cancer angiogenesis.
  Shah MB, Wilson MV, Xiong WC, Wang TN, American Radium Society, 1/1/2006
• Fibroblast conditioned medium promotes human sarcoma invasion.
  Wilson MV, Shah M, Albo D, Feig B, Wang TN, Society of University Surgeons (Main Session), 1/1/2006
• Stromal Elements Promote Sarcoma Cell Invasion by Stimulating Tumor Proteolytic Activity.
  Shah M, Wilson MV, Albo D, Feig B, Wang TN, Society of Surgical Oncology, 1/1/2006
• Surgical treatment of hepatic metastases from breast cancer improves outcome.
  Albo D, Wang TN, Vauthey JN, Singletary SE, Curley SA, International Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association, 1/1/2004
• Fibroblasts stimulate pancreatic tumor cell invasion by upregulating MMP-9 activity.
  Kimsey TF, Albo D, Devkota S, Wang TN, Association for Academic Surgery, 1/1/2004
• Angiocidin and thrombospondin-1 (TSP-1) correlates with a malignant phenotype in human sarcoma.
  Albo D, Wang TN, Feig, BW, Wilson M, Lu X, Tuszynski, GP, Association for Academic Surgery, 1/1/2004
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Lectures

• Lymph Node Dissection for Papillary Thyroid Cancer: Is It Necessary? 
  Birmingham, AL - 1/20/2017
• Nodal status, not tumor response to neoadjuvant radiation, determines outcomes for patients with esophageal cancer. 
  Seattle, WA - 1/1/2017
• Effect of nodal status compared to tumor response after neoadjuvant radiation on outcomes for patients with esophageal cancer. 
  Chicago, IL - 1/1/2017
• Clinical outcomes of early-stage ampullary carcinoma: a single institutional experience. 
  Chicago, IL - 1/1/2017
• Response to neoadjuvant radiation does not effect survival of patients with esophageal adenocarcinoma. 
  Las Vegas, NV - 1/1/2017
• Timed stair-climbing is a surrogate for sarcopenia measurements for predicting surgical outcomes. 
  Las Vegas, NV - 1/1/2017
• Preoperative ultrasound finding of an intrathyroidal lesion justifies empiric thyroid resection in patients with primary hyperparathyroidism and missing parathyroid gl... 
  Palo Alto, CA - 1/1/2016
• The impact of neoadjuvant radiation in patients with esophageal adenocarcinoma is short-lived. 
  Palo Alto, CA - 1/1/2016
• Surgical Management of Gastrointestinal Neuroendocrine Tumors. 
  Birmingham, AL - 1/1/2016
• Timed stair climbing is the single strongest predictor of post-operative complications in patients undergoing abdominal surgery. 
  Hot Springs, VA - 1/1/2015
• Update on the Management of Medullary Thyroid Cancer. 
  Point Clear, AL - 1/1/2015
• Update on the Management of Medullary Thyroid Cancer 
  American College of Surgeons, Point Clear, AL - 1/1/2015
• Improved postoperative survival for intraductal growth subtype of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma. 
  National Harbor, MD - 1/1/2013
• Balancing Academic, Clinical and Personal Responsibilities 
  San Francisco, CA - 1/1/2011
• Genotype Implications in the Management of Medullary Thyroid Cancer 
  University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL - 1/1/2011
• Metastasectomy in Patients with Stage IV Melanoma: Revisiting an Effective Treatment Paradigm 
  University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL - 1/1/2009
• Neck Dissection Guidelines for Thyroid Cancer 
  University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL - 1/1/2008
• Fibroblast conditioned medium promotes human sarcoma invasion. 
  San Diego, CA - 1/1/2006
• Netrin-1 stimulated endothelial cell migration provides a novel mechanism for pancreatic cancer angiogenesis. 
  Maui, HI - 1/1/2006
• Management of Hepatobiliary Malignancies. 
  Kiawah Island, SC - 1/1/2006
• Pancreatic Cancer. 
  Kiawah Island, SC - 1/1/2006
• Surgical Options for Managing Hepatic Colorectal Metastases 
  Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA - 1/1/2006
• Current Concepts in Pancreatic Cancer. 
  Amelia Island, FL - 1/1/2005
• Surgical Options for Managing Hepatic Colorectal Metastases. 
  Amelia Island, FL - 1/1/2005
• New Advances in the Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer 
  Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA - 1/1/2005
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Other

• Pancreatic Cancer. 
  Wang TN, Audio-Digest Gastroenterology, Track 1
  1/1/2007
• Management of Hepatobiliary Malignancies. 
  Wang TN, Audio-Digest Gastroenterology, Track 9
  1/1/2007
• Current Concepts in Pancreatic Cancer. 
  Wang TN, Audio-Digest Gastroenterology, Track 9
  1/1/2006
• Thrombospondin-1 promotes tumor cell invasion by up-regulating matrix metalloproteinase-9 expression 
  Wang TN, Doctoral Thesis
  1/1/1999
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