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A novel antiapoptotic mechanism based on interference of Fas signaling by CD44 variant isoforms

Mielgo, A. and van Driel, M. and Bloem, A. and Landmann, L. and Gunthert, U.. (2006) A novel antiapoptotic mechanism based on interference of Fas signaling by CD44 variant isoforms. Cell death and differentiation, 13 (3). pp. 465-477.

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Abstract

There is growing evidence that one of the central common characteristics of tumor and inflammatory cells is their resistance to programmed cell death. This feature results in the accumulation of harmful cells, which are mostly refractory to Fas (FAS, APO-1)-mediated apoptosis. A molecule found on these cells is the transmembrane receptor CD44 with its variant isoforms (CD44v). The establishment of transfectants expressing different CD44v isoforms allowed us to demonstrate that the CD44v6 and CD44v9 isoforms exhibit an antiapoptotic effect and can block Fas-mediated apoptosis. Moreover, we observed that CD44v6 and CD44v9 colocalize and interact with Fas. Importantly, an anti-CD44v6 antibody can abolish the antiapoptotic effect of CD44v6. These results are the first to show that CD44v isoforms interfere with Fas signaling. Our findings improve the understanding of the pathogenesis of cancer and autoimmunity and open new strategies to treat such disorders.
Faculties and Departments:03 Faculty of Medicine > Bereich Querschnittsfächer (Klinik) > Pathologie USB > Neuro- und Muskelpathologie (Frank)
03 Faculty of Medicine > Departement Klinische Forschung > Bereich Querschnittsfächer (Klinik) > Pathologie USB > Neuro- und Muskelpathologie (Frank)
UniBasel Contributors:Günthert, Ursula
Item Type:Article, refereed
Article Subtype:Research Article
Publisher:Nature Publishing Group
ISSN:1350-9047
Note:Publication type according to Uni Basel Research Database: Journal article
Language:English
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Deposited On:22 Mar 2012 13:35

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