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ECM‐mediated glioma cell invasion
Author(s) -
Goldbrunner Roland H.,
Bernstein Jerald J.,
Tonn JörgChristian
Publication year - 1998
Publication title -
microscopy research and technique
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.536
H-Index - 118
eISSN - 1097-0029
pISSN - 1059-910X
DOI - 10.1002/(sici)1097-0029(19981101)43:3<250::aid-jemt7>3.0.co;2-c
Subject(s) - glioma , cell , cancer research , biology , genetics
Cell adhesion receptors of the integrin superfamily, CD44, and adhesion receptors of the immunoglobulin superfamily are expressed by high‐grade astrocytic tumors of the central nervous system. These receptors are critical for the invasion of these tumors in the nervous system. Glioma cells utilize these receptors to adhere to and migrate along the components of the extracellular matrix, which is uniquely distributed and regulated within the brain and the spinal cord. For this reason, glioma cell invasion into the adjacent brain tissue is dependent on the interaction of glioma cells with the extracellular matrix. The receptor‐ECM component interaction is discussed, focusing on the role of cell adhesion molecules of the integrin family and CD44 in glioma cell adhesion and invasion. Microsc. Res. Tech. 43:250–257, 1998. © 1998 Wiley‐Liss, Inc.