The function of CD271 in the development of stem-like cell phenotype in nasopharyngeal carcinoma

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Project Title
The function of CD271 in the development of stem-like cell phenotype in nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Principal Investigator
Dr Chan, Yu Wai   (Principal Investigator (PI))
Co-Investigator(s)
Dr Chan Wing Hung Anthony   (Co-Investigator)
Dr Wong Thian Sze   (Co-Investigator)
Dr Gao Wei   (Co-Investigator)
Duration
24
Start Date
2017-09-01
Amount
1197100
Conference Title
The function of CD271 in the development of stem-like cell phenotype in nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Presentation Title
Keywords
CD271, nasopharyngeal, NGFRAP1, stem-like cell
Discipline
Others - Medicine, Dentistry and Health
HKU Project Code
04151876
Grant Type
Health and Medical Research Fund - Full Grant
Funding Year
2016
Status
Completed
Objectives
To ascertain the association of CD271/NGFRAP1 with the development of stem-like cell features in nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC); determine the therapeutic potential of NGFRAP1 knockdown in modulating cisplatin sensitivity; and uncover the clinical association of CD271/NGFRAP1 in human recurrent NPC samples.