ISSN:
1573-7039
Keywords:
Cancer cell invasion/survival
;
development
;
metalloproteinases
;
stromelysin-3
;
tumorigenicity
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Stromelysin-3 (ST3) is an extracellular proteinase predominantly expressed in fibroblasts. The particular structural features andin vitro functions of this molecule suggest it could be the first member of a new subgroup of the matrix metalloproteinase family. ST3 is transiently expressed during mammary gland post-weaning involution, embryonic implantation, various organogeneses, and during amphibian metamorphosis. Moreover, ST3 is expressed in a panel of human invasive carcinomas including breast, colon, and head and neck carcinomas. Almost all ST3-expressing tissues show intense extracellular matrix remodeling activities including the loss of basement membrane integrity. Thus, either directly, or indirectly in association with other proteinases, ST3 might be involved in tissue remodeling processes occurring in both physiological and pathological processes.In vitro andin vivo studies using malignant cells stably transfected in such a way as to modulate their ST3 expression levels indicate that ST3 modifies neither cell proliferation nor invasive properties, but rather favors tumor cell survival in host tissues. This hypothesis is consistent with clinical data showing that ST3 expression could be predictive of tumor progression leading to metastases.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02013646
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