ISSN:
1432-069X
Keywords:
Key words Midkine
;
Differentiation
;
Keratinocyte
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Midkine (MK) is a retinoid-inducible and potent cell growth/differentiation factor active during mouse embryogenesis. We studied MK expression in various cell strains established from the skin. MK and its mRNA were detected in cultured keratinocytes but not in melanoma cell lines or dermal fibroblasts by both Western blot analysis and reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). Treatment of cultured keratinocytes with retinoic acid (10 –5 M, 24 h) resulted in an increase in the level of MK mRNA. When added to cultured keratinocytes, MK stimulated cell proliferation fourfold. Immunohistochemistry revealed MK to be present at the epidermal-dermal junction in embryonic mouse skin and in normal human skin. The limited expression of MK in epidermal keratinocytes indicates that this polypeptide may be involved in the differentiation/proliferation of keratinocytes.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s004030050223
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