Epithelial Cells - Metabolism
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Monday, November 23, 2009

Expression of RIZ1 protein (Retinoblastoma-interacting zinc-finger protein 1) in prostate cancer epithelial cells changes with cancer grade progression and is modulated in vitro by DHT and E2.

29 Nov 2009 The nuclear protein methyl-transferase Retinoblastoma-interacting zinc-finger protein 1 (RIZ1) is considered to be a downstream effector of estrogen action in target tissues. Silencing of RIZ1 expression is common in many tumors. We analyzed RIZ1 ... Read more...

Both B1R and B2R act as intermediate signaling molecules in high glucose-induced stimulation of glutamate uptake in ARPE cells.

29 Nov 2009 Bradykinin (BK) is a potent modulator of biological processes in the retina, and retinal pigment epithelial cells (RPE) and the regulation of glutamate are believed to be important in the pathogenesis of diabetic retinopathy. However, the mechanism ... Read more...

Human cytomegalovirus productively infects adrenocortical cells and induces an early cortisol response.

29 Nov 2009 Following our recent findings on the presence of human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) in the normal human adrenal cortex and in adrenocortical tumors, especially in cortisol-secreting tumors, aim of the present study was to investigate the direct effects of ... Read more...

Latest indexed articles for 'Epithelial Cells - Metabolism'

These are the very latest articles for this heading:

• Expression of RIZ1 protein (Retinoblastoma-interacting zinc-finger protein 1) in prostate cancer epithelial cells changes with cancer grade progression and is modulated in vitro by DHT and E2. 29 Nov 2009
• Both B1R and B2R act as intermediate signaling molecules in high glucose-induced stimulation of glutamate uptake in ARPE cells. 29 Nov 2009
• Human cytomegalovirus productively infects adrenocortical cells and induces an early cortisol response. 29 Nov 2009
• Annexin-A7 protects normal prostate cells and induces distinct patterns of RB-associated cytotoxicity in androgen-sensitive and -resistant prostate cancer cells. 29 Nov 2009
• Intestinal mucosal barrier function in health and disease. 30 Oct 2009
• Regulation of tissue homeostasis by NF-kappaB signalling: implications for inflammatory diseases. 30 Oct 2009
• Prion protein region 23-32 interacts with tubulin and inhibits microtubule assembly. 30 Oct 2009
• E2F4 expression is required for cell cycle progression of normal intestinal crypt cells and colorectal cancer cells. 30 Oct 2009
• Sonic hedgehog regulates integrin activity, cadherin contacts, and cell polarity to orchestrate neural tube morphogenesis. 5 Oct 2009
• Cdc42 antagonizes Rho1 activity at adherens junctions to limit epithelial cell apical tension. 3 Oct 2009
• Cell-autonomous role of EphB2 and EphB3 receptors in the thymic epithelial cell organization. 29 Sep 2009
• Promoting MPhi transepithelial migration by stimulating the epithelial cell P2Y(2) receptor. 29 Sep 2009
• MT2-MMP-dependent release of collagen IV NC1 domains regulates submandibular gland branching morphogenesis. 29 Sep 2009
• Induction of cytokine gene expression in human thyroid epithelial cells irradiated with HZE particles (iron ions). 29 Sep 2009
• Pathophysiological Consequences of HIF Activation: HIF as a modulator of fibrosis. 29 Sep 2009
• Role of purinergic receptor in alpha fodrin degradation in Par C5 cells. 29 Sep 2009
• Hexagonal micron scale pillars influence epithelial cell adhesion, morphology, proliferation, migration, and cytoskeletal arrangement. 29 Sep 2009
• Integration of genomic and genetic approaches implicates IREB2 as a COPD susceptibility gene. 29 Sep 2009
• Tcf proteins are deeply rooted in skin. 29 Sep 2009
• Epithelial-mesenchymal transition and podocyte loss in diabetic kidney disease. 29 Sep 2009

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Technical information about 'Epithelial Cells'

Definition: Cells that line the inner and outer surfaces of the body by forming cellular layers (EPITHELIUM) or masses. Epithelial cells lining the SKIN; the MOUTH; the NOSE; and the ANAL CANAL derive from ectoderm; those lining the RESPIRATORY SYSTEM and the DIGESTIVE SYSTEM derive from endoderm; others (CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM and LYMPHATIC SYSTEM) from mesoderm.

Descriptor UI: D004847

Alternative terms: Epithelial Cells; Cell, Epithelial; Cells, Epithelial; Epithelial Cell;

Allowable Qualifiers: classification; cytology; drug effects; enzymology; immunology; metabolism; microbiology; parasitology; pathology; physiology; radiation effects; radiography; radionuclide imaging; secretion; transplantation; ultrastructure; ultrasonography; chemistry; virology;

Tree Number: A11.436;

History Note: 98, 65-77; use explode 1978-97

Technical Notes: coordinate with specific tissue type if pertinent; do not confuse with EPITHELIOID CELLS (type of macrophage)