The role of the matrix metalloproteinase stromelysin in the progression of squamous cell carcinoma

L. M. Matrisian*, S. McDonnell, D. B. Miller, M. Navre, E. A. Seftor, M. J.C. Hendrix

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Abstract

The expression of the metalloproteinase stromelysin correlates with the progression of chemically induced squamous cell carcinomas. We demonstrate that the expression of activated stromelysin in papilloma-derived cells enhances in vitro cell invasion. We also demonstrate that the Ha-ras oncogene induces the transcription of the stromelysin gene through an AP-1 dependent pathway. The hypothesis is that alterations in oncogenes and suppressor genes influence stromelysin expression and thus influence subsequent steps of tumor invasion and metastasis.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)157-162
Number of pages6
JournalAmerican Journal of the Medical Sciences
Volume302
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 1991

Funding

This research was supported by the NIH (CA46843 and CA48799 to L.M.M.J and the ACS (JFRA-J92 to L.M.M.J, and a private donation from Mr. and Mrs. Eric T. Staniek (to M.J.C.H.J.

Keywords

  • invasion
  • metalloproteinase
  • progression
  • ras
  • stromelysin

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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