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Extravillous Trophoblast-Associated ADAM12 Exerts Pro-Invasive Properties, Including Induction of Integrin Beta 1-Mediated Cellular Spreading1
3 Apr 2014
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ADAM12, consisting of a membrane-bound (ADAM12L) and a secreted (ADAM12S) form, is expressed exclusively in regenerating and developing tissue as well as in certain cancer types. Strong ADAM12 expression levels have been noticed in the human placenta, and deregulated ADAM12S levels were associated with various pregnancy-related disorders including pre-eclampsia and intrauterine growth restriction. However, the...
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