"The growth arrest-specific gene CCN5 is deficient in human leiomyomas and inhibits the proliferation and motility of cultured human uterine smooth muscle cells." by Holly Mason, MD

Article

The growth arrest-specific gene CCN5 is deficient in human leiomyomas and inhibits the proliferation and motility of cultured human uterine smooth muscle cells.

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Holly Mason, MD, Baystate Health

Document Type

Article, Peer-reviewed

Publication Date

3-1-2004

Abstract

Uterine fibroids (leiomyomas) are a major women's health problem. Currently, the standard for treatment remains hysterectomy, since no other treatment modalities can reduce both symptoms and recurrence. As leiomyomas are benign neoplasias of smooth muscle

Publication ISSN

0032-1052

Citation Information

Mol Hum Reprod 2004 Mar;10(3):181-7. Epub 2004 Jan 29. JIF= 3.067