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Role of CD56 in Normal Kidney Development and Wilms Tumorigenesis

Li-Wei Yap, Jesper Brok, Kathy Pritchard-Jones

11 Citations (Scopus)

Abstract

The cell-surface glycoprotein CD56 has three major isoforms that play important roles in cell adhesion and signaling, which may promote cell proliferation, differentiation, survival, or migration. It is an important molecule in normal kidney development and acts as a key marker in Wilms tumor stem and progenitor cells. Here, we review the structural and genetic features of the CD56 glycoprotein, and summarize its roles in the normal versus diseased metanephric blastema. We discuss areas of CD56-related research that may complement or improve existing Wilms tumor treatment strategies, including the antibody-drug conjugate lorvotuzumab mertansine that binds to CD56.

Original languageEnglish
JournalFetal and Pediatric Pathology (Print Edition)
Volume36
Issue number1
Pages (from-to)62-75
Number of pages14
ISSN1551-3815
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Feb 2017

Keywords

  • Antibodies, Monoclonal
  • CD56 Antigen
  • Cell Adhesion
  • Cell Differentiation
  • Cell Movement
  • Cell Proliferation
  • Cell Survival
  • Glycoproteins
  • Humans
  • Kidney
  • Maytansine
  • Protein Binding
  • Protein Domains
  • Receptor, Fibroblast Growth Factor, Type 1
  • Signal Transduction
  • Wilms Tumor
  • Journal Article
  • Review

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