Abstract:Background
The Leucine-rich repeat-containing G-protein-coupled receptor 5 (LGR5), which is used as a marker of adult stem cells and colorectal cancer stem cells (CSCs), is closely associated with the progression of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). This study aimed to identify the clinical significance and biological function of LGR5 in NSCLC.
Methods
Quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) was applied to detect the expression of LGR5 an… Show more
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