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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 28, 2007; 13(48): 6478-6491
Published online Dec 28, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i48.6478
Table 1 Cholangiocyte receptors associated with the JAK-STAT signaling pathways: alterations of expression during cholangiocarcinoma predisposition and development
Receptor typeNormaDirection of alteration
References
Cholangiocarcinoma predispositionCholangiocarcinoma development
Prolactin receptorLowUpUp Up[7,58,148]
IL-6 receptor/gp130PresentUpUp Up[2,5]
ErbB-2Low/AbsentUpUp Up[2,138-140]
c-MetPresentUpUp Up[2,5]
Growth hormone receptorModerateUp?[72]
Leptin receptorPresent??[85]