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The Pro-Oncogenic Sphingolipid-Metabolizing Enzyme β-Galactosylceramidase Modulates the Proteomic Landscape in BRAF(V600E)-Mutated Human Melanoma Cells.
International journal of molecular sciences - 23 Jun 2023
Capoferri Davide, Chiodelli Paola, Corli Marzia, Belleri Mirella, Scalvini Elisa, Mignani Luca, Guerra Jessica, Grillo Elisabetta, De Giorgis Veronica, Manfredi Marcello, Presta Marco
Abstract excerpt
β-Galactosylceramidase (GALC) is a lysosomal enzyme involved in sphingolipid metabolism by removing β-galactosyl moieties from β-galactosylceramide and β-galactosylsphingosine. Previous observations have shown that GALC may exert pro-oncogenic functions in melanoma and Galc silencing, leading to decreased oncogenic activity in murine B16 melanoma cells. The tumor-driving BRAF(V600E) mutation is present in...
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