Role of VAPB-MSP, a Novel EphA2 RTK Antagonist in Breast Cancer

Abstract

VAPB (VAMP-associated protein B) is an endoplasmic reticulum protein that regulates multiple biological functions. VAPB protein expression is elevated in human breast cancers and correlates with poor prognosis. Despite aberrant expression of VAPB in breast cancer, its function in tumor cells is poorly understood. In this dissertation we demonstrate the causal role between VAPB and breast cancer, specifically in three areas (1) cell growth (2) invasion and (3) tumor growth in vivo.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2012
Accession Number
ADA605663

Entities

People

  • Meghana Rao

Organizations

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Breast Cancer
  • Cell Line
  • Cell Membrane
  • Cell Movement
  • Cells
  • Cellular Structures
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Confocal Microscopy
  • Culture Techniques
  • Data Sets
  • Department Of Veterans Affairs
  • Epithelial Cells
  • Genetics
  • Neoplasms
  • Three Dimensional
  • United States

Fields of Study

  • Biology

Readers

  • Breast cancer cell signaling and growth regulation.