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MMP-7 promotes prostate cancer-induced osteolysis via the solubilization of RANKL
We developed a rodent model that mimics the osteoblastic and osteolytic changes associated with human metastatic prostate cancer. Microarray analysis identified MMP-7, cathepsin-K, and apolipoprotein D as being upregulated at the tumor-bone interface. MMP-7, which was produced by osteoclasts at the...
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Published in: | Cancer cell 2005-05, Vol.7 (5), p.485-496 |
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Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , , , , , |
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Summary: | We developed a rodent model that mimics the osteoblastic and osteolytic changes associated with human metastatic prostate cancer. Microarray analysis identified
MMP-7,
cathepsin-K, and
apolipoprotein D as being upregulated at the tumor-bone interface. MMP-7, which was produced by osteoclasts at the tumor-bone interface, was capable of processing RANKL to a soluble form that promoted osteoclast activation. MMP-7-deficient mice demonstrated reduced prostate tumor-induced osteolysis and RANKL processing. This study suggests that inhibition of MMP-7 will have therapeutic benefit in the treatment of prostate cancer-induced osteolysis. |
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ISSN: | 1535-6108 1878-3686 |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.ccr.2005.04.013 |