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A novel gain-of-function mutation of TGF-β receptor II promotes cancer progression via delayed receptor internalization in oral squamous cell carcinoma.
Cancer letters - 28 Feb 2012
Park Iha, Son Hwa-Kyung, Che Zhong Min, Kim Jin
Abstract excerpt
We present a novel gain-of-function mutation of TGF-β receptor II (TβRII) found in human oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). Expression of E221V/N238I mutant TβRII enhanced TGF-β signaling. Mutation of TβRII conferred cells higher migratory and invasive capabilities and MMP-2 activity. In mouse tumor model, mutant tumors exhibited poor differentiation and E-cadherin relocalization to the cytosol....
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