Biological Characteristics of Cluster of Differentiation 147 and Its Relationship with Tumour.
Cluster of differentiation 147(CD147)/extracellular matrix metalloproteinase inducer (EMMPRIN) is a widely distributed transmembrane glycoprotein that belongs to the immunoglobulin superfamily and is highly enriched on the surface of malignant tumour cells. A major function of CD147 is to stimulate matrix metalloproteinase production in stromal fibroblasts and endothelial cells. CD147 promotes growth,invasion,metastasis,and glycolysis of malignant cells,induces angiogenesis,multidrug resistance,and anoikis resistance,and inhibits starvation-induced autophagy et al. This review focuses on the structural and biological characteristics of CD147 as well as recent advances in its multiple functions in malignant tumours and underlining mechanisms.
Department of Pathology,PUMC Hospital,CAMS and PUMC,Beijing 100730,China.
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Department of Pathology,PUMC Hospital,CAMS and PUMC,Beijing 100730,China.
Chao-Hui
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Department of Pathology,PUMC Hospital,CAMS and PUMC,Beijing 100730,China.
Jie
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Chen
D051926:Basigin / Q000378:metabolism*; D005347:Fibroblasts; D006801:Humans; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000378:metabolism*; D009389:Neovascularization, Pathologic
D051926:Basigin