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

Author Department

Surgery

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

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