Quantitative immunohistochemical analysis of transforming growth factor‐α and epidermal growth factor receptor in patients with squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck

Transforming growth factor‐α (TGF‐α) and epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mRNA are up‐regulated in squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck (SCCHN) tissues.

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