The expression and prognostic value of alpha-, beta- and gamma-catenins in renal cell carcinoma.

Background: Catenins have prognostic value in several human tumours. The aim of the study was to analyse the prognostic value of catenin expression in a prospectively followed series of renal cell carcinoma.

Patients And Methods: One hundred and twenty-four renal cell carcinomas were prospectively followed-up for a mean of 3.