Melanoma
New melanoma study findings reported from University of Regensburg
Published in Clinical Oncology Week, March 16th, 2009
"Melanoma inhibitory activity (MIA) has been identified as a small protein secreted from malignant melanoma cells, which strongly enhances melanoma cell migration and invasion. Detailed analyses performed by our group showed interaction of MIA with extracellular matrix proteins and integrin alpha 4 beta 1 and alpha 5 beta 1 leading to cellular detachment," scientists in Regensburg, Germany report.
"In this study, we identified cadherin-7 as a new MIA-binding protein using surface-enhanced laser desorption/ionization- mass spectrometry technology and co-immunoprecipitation. Cadherin-7 is a classical cell-cell adhesion molecule which was shown to be upregulated in...
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
- Academy of General Dentistry
Human papillomavirus lesion identified at the dentist - American Academy of Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology March research highlights - American Association for Cancer Research
Alcohol consumption may increase pancreatic cancer risk - American Gastroenterological Association
Alcohol types and socioeconomic status are associated with Barrett's esophagus risk - American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Water method for unsedated colonoscopy; interval between prep and colonoscopy predicts prep quality - Boston University
Prenatal molecular diagnosis for tuberous sclerosis complex - 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
