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A mutation in aminopeptidase N (CD13) isolated from a patient suffering from leukemia leads to an arrest in the endoplasmic reticulum.
The Journal of biological chemistry - 28 Apr 2006
Alfalah Marwan, Krahn Michael P, Wetzel Gabi, von Hörsten Stephan, Wolke Carmen, Hooper Nigel, Kalinski Thomas, Krueger Sabine, Naim Hassan Y, Lendeckel Uwe
Abstract excerpt
Human aminopeptidase N (APN) is used as a routine marker for myelomonocytic cells in hematopoietic malignant disorders. Its gene and surface expressions are increased in cases of malignant transformation, inflammation, or T cell activation, whereas normal B and resting T cells lack detectable APN protein expression. In this study we elucidated the intracellular distribution, expression pattern, and enzymatic...
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