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BIOCHIMICA ET BIOPHYSICA ACTA-GENERAL SUBJECTS
卷 1840, 期 8, 页码 2471-2481出版社
ELSEVIER
DOI: 10.1016/j.bbagen.2014.01.031
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Melanoma; Heparan sulfate proteoglycan; Heparin; Cell function
Background: The solid melanoma tumor consists of transformed melanoma cells, and the associated stromal cells including fibroblasts, endothelial cells, immune cells, as well as, soluble macro- and micro-molecules of the extracellular matrix (ECM) forming the complex network of the tumor microenvironment. Heparan sulfate proteoglycans (HSPGs) are an important component of the melanoma tumor ECM. Importantly, there appears to be both a quantitative and a qualitative shift in the content of HSPGs, in parallel to the nevi-radial growth phase-vertical growth phase melanoma progression. Moreover, these changes in HSPG expression are correlated to modulations of key melanoma cell functions. Scope of review: This review will critically discuss the roles of HSPGs/heparin in melanoma development and progression. Major conclusions: We have correlated HSPGs' expression and distribution with melanoma cell signaling and functions as well as angiogenesis. General significance: The current knowledge of HSPGs/heparin biology in melanoma provides a foundation we can utilize in the ongoing search for new approaches in designing anti-tumor therapy. (C) 2014 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.
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