Dear Editor,The molecular classification has been playing a crucial role in the precise theranostics of cancer.Compared with the invasive biopsy,the in vivo noninvasive detection of biomarkers by nuclear imaging posse...Dear Editor,The molecular classification has been playing a crucial role in the precise theranostics of cancer.Compared with the invasive biopsy,the in vivo noninvasive detection of biomarkers by nuclear imaging possesses advantages due to tumor heterogeneity.As one member of the integrin family,integrinα6 subunit combines the integrinβ1 orβ4 subunit to form integrinα6β1 orα6β4 heterodimers,which function to promote the migration,invasion,and survival of tumor cells,leading to increased metastasis,poor prognosis,and reduced survival.Therefore,the in vivo imaging of integrinα6 expression could play an important role in the treatment planning and prognosis prediction.展开更多
文摘Dear Editor,The molecular classification has been playing a crucial role in the precise theranostics of cancer.Compared with the invasive biopsy,the in vivo noninvasive detection of biomarkers by nuclear imaging possesses advantages due to tumor heterogeneity.As one member of the integrin family,integrinα6 subunit combines the integrinβ1 orβ4 subunit to form integrinα6β1 orα6β4 heterodimers,which function to promote the migration,invasion,and survival of tumor cells,leading to increased metastasis,poor prognosis,and reduced survival.Therefore,the in vivo imaging of integrinα6 expression could play an important role in the treatment planning and prognosis prediction.
