Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma
New findings in nasopharyngeal carcinoma described from Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Department of Pathology
Published in Clinical Oncology Week, October 13th, 2008
A new study, 'Transcriptional repression of tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-3 by Epstein-Barr virus latent membrane protein 1 enhances invasiveness of nasopharyngeal carcinoma cells,' is now available. "Epstein-Barr virus latent membrane protein 1 (LMP1) has oncogenic and metastasis-promoting activity. We found that LMP1 down-regulated the anti-metastatic protein tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-3 (TIMP-3) in EBV-negative nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) cells," scientists in Kaohsiung, Taiwan report.
"Promoter assay demonstrated that LMP1 inhibited TIMP-3 via transcription repression and the response element is located at the -44/+28 region of the TIMP-3...
Want to see the full article?
We're a pay-per-view site for premium content. If you'd like to purchase this article, it's only $3.00.
Welcome to NewsRx!
Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of Clinical Oncology Week
More Articles from Clinical Oncology Week
- American Association for Cancer Research
Vitamin C supplements may reduce benefit from wide range of anti-cancer drugs - American Society for Horticultural Science
Extending the life of fresh cranberries - American Society of Agronomy
Nitrate concentrations of ground water increasing in many areas of the United States - JAMA and Archives Journals
Gene variation associated with decreased risk of colorectal cancer - Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions
Most adults under 50 unlikely need colorectal screening - London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
Birth size is a marker of susceptibility to breast cancer later in life - More from this issue of Clinical Oncology Week
NewsRx is Social
Follow us on your favorite social network by clicking on a button below:
Top Medical Newsletters
Awards
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2012
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2011
Best e-Business Site, 2010
Best e-Business Site, 2009
Best e-Business Site, 2008
Best e-Business Site, 2007
Best e-Business Site, 2006
Best Healthcare Content, 2005
Best Overall Internet Site, 2005
Best Interactive Site, 2005
Facts & Stats
NewsRx also is available at LexisNexis, Gale, ProQuest, Factiva, Dialog, Thomson Reuters, NewsEdge, and Dow Jones.
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Health News and Media Publications
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Science Publications in Biology/Physiology
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top News and Media for the Business of Pharmaceuticals
- Amazon's Alexa 2010 PageRank: #2 News and Media Site for the Pharmaceutical Industry
