The role of cadherin/catenin complex in malignant melanoma
In the present review article the role of cadherin/catenin complex in cases of malignant melanoma is discussed in some detail. Cadherins represent the most important superfamily of adhesion molecules with epithelial E-cadherin being the most studied. Its role in normal state as well as in cancer inv...
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| Date: | 2006 |
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| Main Authors: | , , , |
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Інститут експериментальної патології, онкології і радіобіології ім. Р.Є. Кавецького НАН України
2006
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| Series: | Experimental Oncology |
| Online Access: | https://nasplib.isofts.kiev.ua/handle/123456789/137921 |
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| Journal Title: | Digital Library of Periodicals of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine |
| Cite this: | The role of cadherin/catenin complex in malignant melanoma / N. Bonitsis, A. Batistatou, S. Karantima, K. Charalabopoulos // Experimental Oncology. — 2006. — Т. 28, № 3. — С. 187-193. — Бібліогр.: 78 назв. — англ. |
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Digital Library of Periodicals of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine| Summary: | In the present review article the role of cadherin/catenin complex in cases of malignant melanoma is discussed in some detail. Cadherins represent the most important superfamily of adhesion molecules with epithelial E-cadherin being the most studied. Its role in normal state as well as in cancer invasion and metastasis and some other pathologies is crucial. E-cadherin expression is altered in malignant melanomas and its downregulation or absence is associated with melanoma invasion and metastasis potential. A shift from E-cadherin expression to neural N-cadherin expression in melanocytes is also detected in malignant melanomas formation. In addition, a discussion regarding the role of placental P-cadherin and vascular endothelial VE-cadherin as well as the recently identified molecule of dysadherin, is attempted in brief. |
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