Sulfated Glycoaminoglycans and Proteoglycan Syndecan-4 Are Involved in Membrane Fixation of LL-37 and Its Pro-Migratory Effect in Breast Cancer Cells

Initially characterized by its antimicrobial activities, LL-37 has also been shown to significantly contribute to tumor development. On breast cancer cell lines, LL-37 increases intracellular calcium via the TRPV2 channel and their migration via the activation of PI3K/AKT signaling. Its all-<span...

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Main Authors: Chahrazed Habes, Günther Weber, Caroline Goupille
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-09-01
Series:Biomolecules
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2218-273X/9/9/481