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A novel alternative spliced variant of neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin receptor in oesophageal carcinoma cells.
The Biochemical journal - 15 Apr 2007
Fang Wang-Kai, Xu Li-Yan, Lu Xiao-Feng, Liao Lian-Di, Cai Wei-Jia, Shen Zhong-Ying, Li En-Min
Abstract excerpt
Recent studies suggest that NGAL (neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin) is a novel iron transporter with functions distinct from that of transferrin and mediates a new iron-delivery pathway. To get a better understanding of NGAL function in oesophageal carcinoma, we analysed the expression of NGAL receptors in oesophageal carcinoma cells and identified a novel spliced variant designated NgalR-3. When...
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