Negative regulation of NEP expression by hypoxia

Abstract

Neutral endopeptidase (NEP) is a transmembrane cell surface peptidase present on prostatic epithelial cells that catalytically inactivates small peptide substrates. Neutral endopeptidase loss is associated with prostate cancer growth, progression, and increased angiogenesis. We examined whether NEP expression is regulated by hypoxia, frequently encountered in the tumor microenvironment.

Document Details

Document Type
Pub Defense Publication
Publication Date
Nov 08, 2012
Source ID
10.1002/pros.22613

Entities

People

  • David M. Nanus
  • Olivia S. Chao
  • Oscar B. Goodman Jr.
  • Ranjana Mitra

Organizations

  • United States Department of Defense

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Biology

Readers

  • Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry
  • Oncology (Cancer Research).