Dynamic cross-talk between cells and the extracellular matrix in the testis
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The pivotal role of tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF alpha) on blood-testis barrier (BTB) dynamics via its effects on the homeostasis of a modified form of extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins is reviewed. The novel findings regarding the role of non-basement-membrane-associated ECM proteins and components of focal adhesion in the regulation of junction dynamics in the testis is discussed.
Publication Name: BioEssays
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0265-9247
Year: 2004
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TRAF6, a molecular bridge spanning adaptive immunity, innate immunity and osteoimmunology
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Tumor necrosis factor (TNF) receptor associated factor 6 (TRAF6) has several unique features that contribute to its diverse physiological functions. TRAF6 is the central player in osteoimmunology and its roles in dendritic cell and osteoclast biology appears to be a potential therapeutic target.
Publication Name: BioEssays
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0265-9247
Year: 2003
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Epigenetic "bivalently marked" process of cancer stem cell-driven tumorigenesis
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The study presents the discovery of a possible mechanism for the establishment of repressive epigenetic modifications that occurs during tumor formation. It is believed that the atypical differentiation that occurs in tumors is likewise driven by chromatin and DNA modifications.
Publication Name: BioEssays
Subject: Biological sciences
ISSN: 0265-9247
Year: 2007
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