The abnormal expression of beta-catenin plays a key role in the carcinogenesis and progression of human pancreatic carcinoma by up-regulating the expression of cyclinD1, c-myc and MMP-7, resulting in the degradation of extracellular matrix and uncontrolled cell proliferation and differentiation. beta-catenin abnormal expression and MMP-7 overexpression may be considered as two useful markers for determining metastasis and prognosis of human pancreatic cancer.
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