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The role of the cell adhesion molecules (integrins / cadherins) in prostate cancer

International Brazilian Journal of Urology, 2011
During prostate carcinogenesis the cellular adhesion molecules, i.e.; integrins and cadherins mediate aberrant interactions between glandular epithelial cells and the extracellular matrix. Several integrin α subunits are down-regulated, while β
Alexandros Drivalos, Athanasios G. Papatsoris, Michael Chrisofos, Eleni Efstathiou, Meletios A. Dimopoulos   +4 more
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Effective therapeutic targeting of CTNNB1‐mutant hepatoblastoma with WNTinib

Molecular Oncology, EarlyView.
WNTinib, a Wnt/CTNNB1 inhibitor, was tested in hepatoblastoma (HB) experimental models. It delayed tumor growth and improved survival in CTNNB1‐mutant in vivo models. In organoids, WNTinib outperformed cisplatin and showed enhanced efficacy in combination therapy, supporting its potential as a targeted treatment for CTNNB1‐mutated HB.
Ugne Balaseviciute, Júlia Huguet‐Pradell, Jordi Abril‐Fornaguera, Albert Gris‐Oliver, Alex Rialdi, Elisa Fernández‐Martínez, Carla Montironi, Vanessa Del Pozo, Peter Houghton, Laura Zanatto, Agavni Mesropian, Ieva Keraite, Swan Thung, Carolina Armengol, Pau Sancho‐Bru, Ernesto Guccione, Roser Pinyol, Josep M. Llovet   +17 more
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Increased Expression of Adherens Junction Components in Mouse Liver following Bile Duct Ligation

Biomolecules, 2019
Adherens junctions, consisting of cadherins and catenins, are a group of cell-to-cell junctions that mediate mechanistic linkage between neighboring cells. By doing so, adherens junctions ensure direct intercellular contact and play an indispensable role
Raf Van Campenhout, Sara Crespo Yanguas, Axelle Cooreman, Eva Gijbels, Kaat Leroy, Vânia Vilas-Boas, Nick Devoogdt, Serge Muyldermans, Bruno Cogliati, Mathieu Vinken   +9 more
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Expression of β-Catenin and γ-Catenin in Maxillary Bone Regeneration [PDF]

International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology, 2011
β- and γ-catenin are components of catenin family involved in cadherin adhesion function. Recently it has been shown that this family is involved in other functions such as signaling and activation of transcription factors. The final goal of this study was to evaluate the role of β- and γ-catenin in bone cell physiology and bone regeneration. Formalin-
A. SANTARELLI, G. COLELLA, F. CARINCI, G. PANNONE, R. RUBINI, L. LO RUSSO, POLIMENI, Antonella, N. SGARAMELLA, ANNIBALI, Susanna, G. SPINELLI, L. LO MUZIO   +10 more
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Plecstatin inhibits hepatocellular carcinoma tumorigenesis and invasion through cytolinker plectin

Molecular Oncology, EarlyView.
The ruthenium‐based metallodrug plecstatin exerts its anticancer effect in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) primarily through selective targeting of plectin. By disrupting plectin‐mediated cytoskeletal organization, plecstatin inhibits anchorage‐dependent growth, cell polarization, and tumor cell dissemination.
Zuzana Outla, Jan Kosla, Magdalena Prechova, Lukas Frick, Patricia Bortel, Yasmin Borutzki, Andrea Bileck, Christopher Gerner, Samuel M. Meier‐Menches, Selma Osmanagic‐Myers, Martin Gregor   +10 more
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Tumor suppressor gene E-cadherin and its role in normal and malignant cells

Cancer Cell International, 2003
E-cadherin tumor suppressor genes are particularly active area of research in development and tumorigenesis. The calcium-dependent interactions among E-cadherin molecules are critical for the formation and maintenance of adherent junctions in areas of ...
Pećina-Šlaus Nives
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Targeting p38α in cancer: challenges, opportunities, and emerging strategies

Molecular Oncology, EarlyView.
p38α normally regulates cellular stress responses and homeostasis and suppresses malignant transformation. In cancer, however, p38α is co‐opted to drive context‐dependent proliferation and dissemination. p38α also supports key functions in cells of the tumor microenvironment, including fibroblasts, myeloid cells, and T lymphocytes.
Angel R. Nebreda
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The Wnt pathway controls cell death engulfment, spindle orientation, and migration through CED-10/Rac. [PDF]

PLoS Biology, 2010
Wnt signalling pathways have extremely diverse functions in animals, including induction of cell fates or tumours, guidance of cell movements during gastrulation, and the induction of cell polarity.
Juan Cabello, Lukas J Neukomm, Ufuk Günesdogan, Katharina Burkart, Steve J Charette, Günter Lochnit, Michael O Hengartner, Ralf Schnabel   +7 more
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Neutrophil Elastase Increases Vascular Permeability and Leukocyte Transmigration in Cultured Endothelial Cells and Obese Mice

Cells, 2022
Neutrophil elastase (NE) plays a pivotal role in inflammation. However, the mechanism underlying NE-mediated inflammation in obesity remains unclear. Here, we report that NE activates protease-activated receptor-2 (PAR2), stimulates actin filament (F ...
Chinchu Jagadan Ushakumari, Qiong L. Zhou, Yu-Hua Wang, Sijia Na, Michael C. Rigor, Cindy Y. Zhou, Max K. Kroll, Benjamin D. Lin, Zhen Y. Jiang   +8 more
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Basroparib inhibits YAP‐driven cancers by stabilizing angiomotin

Molecular Oncology, EarlyView.
Basroparib, a selective tankyrase inhibitor, suppresses Wnt signaling and attenuates YAP‐driven oncogenic programs by stabilizing angiomotin. It promotes AMOT–YAP complex formation, enforces cytoplasmic YAP sequestration, inhibits YAP/TEAD transcription, and sensitizes YAP‐active cancers, including KRAS‐mutant colorectal cancer, to MEK inhibition.
Young‐Ju Kwon, Dong Young Kim, Yuna Kim, Uk‐Il Kim, Jae‐Sung Kim   +4 more
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