The α2-HeremansSchmid glycoprotein (AHSG) promotes growth in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC)
Year: 2013
Type: article
Abstract: Background AHSG is a calcium-binding glycoprotein synthesized primarily by the liver [1-3] and secreted into serum [1-3]. Primarily known for its role in bone growth and remodeling, it is also reported to be involved in the progression of breast and lung cancer with these cells utilizing the liver synthesized form [1,4,5]. Uniquely, HNSCC cells synthesize their own AHSG, suggesting autocrine signaling fueling cell proliferation and movement. Here we present data showing the presence of AHSG mRNA in HNSCC cell line SQ20B and phenotypic and transcriptomic changes resulting from shRNA knockdown of AHSG protein expression.
Source: BMC Bioinformatics
Authors: Pamela D Thompson, Amos Sakwe, Josiah Ochieng, Siddharth Pratap, Dana R Marshall
Institution: Meharry Medical College
Language: English
Topic: Head and Neck Cancer Studies
Subfield: Otorhinolaryngology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,990
OpenAlex ID: W2107055250