Epidermal Growth Factor-Like Ligands in Breast Cancer.

Abstract

Cripto-1 (Cr-1) and Amphiregulin (Ar) are two EGF-like growth factors that occur at higher levels in breast cancer cells and tissues. We have shown that they occur in the late stages of mammary cell proliferation in virgin, pregnant and lactating mouse mammary glands. in order to test the roles of Cr-1, we infected CID9 normal mouse mammary cells with retroviruses over-expressing Cr-1, or with retroviruses that express an antisense version, in order to inhibit the production of this Polypepide.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1996
Accession Number
ADA325824

Entities

People

  • Eileen D. Adamson

Organizations

  • Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Biological Factors
  • Breast Cancer
  • Cell Membrane
  • Cell Physiological Processes
  • Cells
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Culture Media
  • Embryos
  • Gene Expression
  • Genetic Structures
  • Genetics
  • Growth Factors
  • Neoplasms
  • Peptide Growth Factors
  • Peptides
  • Proteins

Fields of Study

  • Biology

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  • Molecular Biology and Genetics