| Literature DB >> 17253959 |
Wang-Kai Fang1, Li-Yan Xu, Xiao-Feng Lu, Lian-Di Liao, Wei-Jia Cai, Zhong-Ying Shen, En-Min Li.
Abstract
Recent studies suggest that NGAL (neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin) is a novel iron transporter with functions distinct from that of transferrin and mediates a new iron-delivery pathway. To get a better understanding of NGAL function in oesophageal carcinoma, we analysed the expression of NGAL receptors in oesophageal carcinoma cells and identified a novel spliced variant designated NgalR-3. When expressed in a heterologous system, the protein produced from this novel spliced variant exhibits the biochemical characteristics of interaction and co-localization with NGAL protein in vivo. This new finding suggests that NgalR-3 may act as a potential NGAL receptor and play a role in NGAL-mediated iron transport in oesophageal carcinoma.Entities:
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Year: 2007 PMID: 17253959 PMCID: PMC1874233 DOI: 10.1042/BJ20060836
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Biochem J ISSN: 0264-6021 Impact factor: 3.857