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Heparan sulfate proteoglycans mediate renal carcinoma metastasis.
International journal of cancer - 15 Dec 2016
Qazi Henry, Shi Zhong-Dong, Song Jonathan W, Cancel Limary M, Huang Peigen, Zeng Ye, Roberge Sylvie, Munn Lance L, Tarbell John M
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The surface proteoglycan/glycoprotein layer (glycocalyx) on tumor cells has been associated with cellular functions that can potentially enable invasion and metastasis. In addition, aggressive tumor cells with high metastatic potential have enhanced invasion rates in response to interstitial flow stimuli in vitro. Our previous studies suggest that heparan sulfate (HS) in the glycocalyx plays an important role in...
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