| Id |
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| TextSentencer_T1 |
0-168 |
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Differentiated thyroid cancer cell invasion is regulated through epidermal growth factor receptor-dependent activation of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-2/gelatinase A. |
| T1 |
0-168 |
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Differentiated thyroid cancer cell invasion is regulated through epidermal growth factor receptor-dependent activation of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-2/gelatinase A. |
| TextSentencer_T2 |
169-235 |
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Mechanisms of invasion in thyroid cancer remain poorly understood. |
| T2 |
169-235 |
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Mechanisms of invasion in thyroid cancer remain poorly understood. |
| TextSentencer_T3 |
236-431 |
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We hypothesized that signaling via the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) stimulates thyroid cancer cell invasion by altering the expression and cleavage of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs). |
| T3 |
236-431 |
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We hypothesized that signaling via the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) stimulates thyroid cancer cell invasion by altering the expression and cleavage of matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs). |
| TextSentencer_T4 |
432-585 |
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Papillary and follicular carcinoma cell lines were treated with EGF, the EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor AG1478, and the MMP inhibitors GM-6001 and Col-3. |
| T4 |
432-585 |
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Papillary and follicular carcinoma cell lines were treated with EGF, the EGFR tyrosine kinase inhibitor AG1478, and the MMP inhibitors GM-6001 and Col-3. |
| TextSentencer_T5 |
586-625 |
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Flow cytometry was used to detect EGFR. |
| T5 |
586-625 |
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Flow cytometry was used to detect EGFR. |
| TextSentencer_T6 |
626-802 |
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In vitro invasion assays, gelatin zymography, and quantitative reverse transcription-PCR were used to assess the changes in invasive behavior and MMP expression and activation. |
| T6 |
626-802 |
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In vitro invasion assays, gelatin zymography, and quantitative reverse transcription-PCR were used to assess the changes in invasive behavior and MMP expression and activation. |
| TextSentencer_T7 |
803-860 |
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All cell lines were found to overexpress functional EGFR. |
| T7 |
803-860 |
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All cell lines were found to overexpress functional EGFR. |
| TextSentencer_T8 |
861-1073 |
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EGF stimulated invasion by thyroid cancer cells up to sevenfold (P<0.0001), a process that was antagonized completely by AG1478 and Col-3, partially by GM-6001, but not by the serine protease inhibitor aprotinin. |
| T8 |
861-1073 |
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EGF stimulated invasion by thyroid cancer cells up to sevenfold (P<0.0001), a process that was antagonized completely by AG1478 and Col-3, partially by GM-6001, but not by the serine protease inhibitor aprotinin. |
| TextSentencer_T9 |
1074-1205 |
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EGF upregulated expression of MMP-9 (2.64- to 8.89-fold, P<0.0001) and membrane type-1 MMP (MT1-MMP, 1.97- to 2.67-fold, P<0.0001). |
| T9 |
1074-1205 |
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EGF upregulated expression of MMP-9 (2.64- to 8.89-fold, P<0.0001) and membrane type-1 MMP (MT1-MMP, 1.97- to 2.67-fold, P<0.0001). |
| TextSentencer_T10 |
1206-1274 |
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This effect was blocked completely by AG1478 and partially by Col-3. |
| T10 |
1206-1274 |
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This effect was blocked completely by AG1478 and partially by Col-3. |
| TextSentencer_T11 |
1275-1329 |
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The activation of MMP-2 paralleled MT1-MMP expression. |
| T11 |
1275-1329 |
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The activation of MMP-2 paralleled MT1-MMP expression. |
| TextSentencer_T12 |
1330-1456 |
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We demonstrate that MMPs are critical effectors of invasion in the papillary and follicular thyroid cancer cell lines studied. |
| T12 |
1330-1456 |
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We demonstrate that MMPs are critical effectors of invasion in the papillary and follicular thyroid cancer cell lines studied. |
| TextSentencer_T13 |
1457-1581 |
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Invasion is regulated by signaling through EGFR, an effect mediated by augmentation of gelatinase expression and activation. |
| T13 |
1457-1581 |
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Invasion is regulated by signaling through EGFR, an effect mediated by augmentation of gelatinase expression and activation. |
| TextSentencer_T14 |
1582-1715 |
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MMP inhibitors and growth factor antagonists may be effective tumoristatic agents for the treatment of aggressive thyroid carcinomas. |
| T14 |
1582-1715 |
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MMP inhibitors and growth factor antagonists may be effective tumoristatic agents for the treatment of aggressive thyroid carcinomas. |