THE ROLE OF CCN4/WISP-1 IN THE CANCEROUS PHENOTYPE

The role of CCN4/WISP-1 in the cancerous phenotype

Mary P Nivison, Kathryn E Meier Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, Washington State University, Spokane, WA, USA Abstract: CCN proteins are secreted into the extracellular environment where they interact with both components of the extracellular matrix and with cell surface receptors to regulate

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The Diversity of Serum Anti-DSG3 IgG Subclasses Has a Major Impact on Pemphigus Activity and Is Predictive of Relapses After Treatment With Rituximab

IntroductionWe studied the distribution and in vitro pathogenicity of anti-DSG3 IgG subclasses during the course of pemphigus vulgaris (PV).MethodsWe longitudinally studied the distribution of anti-DSG3 IgG subclasses (before versus after treatment) in sera from PV patients, using an addressable-laser bead immunoassay (ALBIA).The in vitro pathogeni

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