| Literature DB >> 20827226 |
Ari J Kane1, Michael E Sughrue, Martin J Rutkowski, Joanna J Phillips, Andrew T Parsa.
Abstract
Epidermal growth factor module-containing mucin-like hormone receptor-3 (EMR-3) is a G-protein coupled receptor with unknown ligand and cellular function. Upregulation of EMR-3 in glioblastoma (GBM) multiforme is associated with poor survival. We investigated the expression patterns and functional significance of EMR-3 in GBM using immunohistochemistry, western blot, reverse transcription PCR, and small interfering RNA knockdown in proliferation and invasion assays. EMR-3 is variably expressed in primary human GBM tissues and cell lines. Knocking down EMR-3 has no impact on cellular proliferation, but decreases cellular invasion by greater than 3-fold. EMR-3 is a potential mediator of cellular invasion in GBM. Given the poor survival associated with high levels of EMR-3 expression in glioma patients, our results provide impetus to explore EMR-3 as a potential therapeutic target.Entities:
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Year: 2010 PMID: 20827226 PMCID: PMC3064464 DOI: 10.1097/WNR.0b013e32833f19f2
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Neuroreport ISSN: 0959-4965 Impact factor: 1.837