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LRP/LR as an alternative promising target in therapy of prion diseases, Alzheimer's disease and cancer.
Infectious disorders drug targets - 1 Feb 2009
Vana Karen, Zuber Chantal, Pflanz Heike, Kolodziejczak Dominika, Zemora Georgeta, Bergmann Ann-Katrin, Weiss Stefan
Abstract excerpt
The 37 kDa/67 kDa laminin receptor (LRP/LR) represents a key player for cell adhesion, is associated with the metastatic potential of solid tumors and is required for maintenance of cell viability by preventing apoptosis. LRP/LR acts as a receptor for viruses such as Sindbis virus, Venezuelean Equine Encephalitis (VEE) virus, Adeno-associated-viruses (AAV) and Dengue Virus, the latter causing 50 to 100 million...
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