| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2142538 | Lung Cancer | 2010 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Since CK19 expression was detected in all EBUS-TBNA samples from the control patients, but not in mediastinoscopy samples, we conclude that CK19 is not suitable as a marker for disseminated tumour cells in samples attained by EBUS-TBNA. One possible explanation is a contamination with epithelial cells from the bronchial tubes. MAGE-A genes are promising markers for disseminated tumour cells in lymph nodes in patients with suspected lung cancer which merit further investigation.
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Authors
S. Dango, B. Cucuruz, O. Mayer, S. Brabletz, M. Follo, M. Elze, W. Sienel, T. Brabletz, B. Passlick,