ADAM12 is expressed in the tumour vasculature and mediates ectodomain shedding of several membrane-anchored endothelial proteins

In conclusion, our data demonstrate a role for ADAM12 in ectodomain shedding of several membrane-anchored endothelial proteins. We speculate that this process may have importance in tumour neovascularization or/and tumour-cell extravasation.

Source: BJ Cell - March 5, 2013 Category: Biochemistry Authors: C Fröhlich, M Klitgaard, J B Noer, A Kotzsch, C Nehammer, P Kronqvist, J Berthelsen, C Blobel, M Kveiborg, R Albrechtsen, U M Wewer Tags: BJ Cell Source Type: research