An osteoblast-derived proteinase controls tumor cell survival via TGF-beta activation in the bone microenvironment.

<h4>Background</h4>Breast to bone metastases frequently induce a "vicious cycle" in which osteoclast mediated bone resorption and proteolysis results in the release of bone matrix sequestered factors that drive tumor growth. While osteoclasts express numerous proteinases, analy...

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Main Authors: Sophie Thiolloy, James R Edwards, Barbara Fingleton, Daniel B Rifkin, Lynn M Matrisian, Conor C Lynch
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2012-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article/file?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0029862&type=printable
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