Role of liver ICAM-1 in metastasis (Review)

  • Authors:
    • Aitor Benedicto
    • Irene Romayor
    • Beatriz Arteta
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  • Published online on: August 2, 2017     https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2017.6700
  • Pages: 3883-3892
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Abstract

Intercellular adhesion molecule (ICAM)-1, is a transmembrane glycoprotein of the immunoglobulin (Ig)-like superfamily, consisting of five extracellular Ig‑like domains, a transmembrane domain and a short cytoplasmic tail. ICAM‑1 is expressed in various cell types, including endothelial cells and leukocytes, and is involved in several physiological processes. Furthermore, it has additionally been reported to be expressed in various cancer cells, including melanoma, colorectal cancer and lymphoma. The majority of studies to date have focused on the expression of the ICAM‑1 on the surface of tumor cells, without research into ICAM‑1 expression at sites of metastasis. Cancer cells frequently metastasize to the liver, due to its unique physiology and specialized liver sinusoid capillary network. Liver sinusoidal endothelial cells constitutively express ICAM‑1, which is upregulated under inflammatory conditions. Furthermore, liver ICAM‑1 may be important during the development of liver metastasis. Therefore, it is necessary to improve the understanding of the mechanisms mediated by this adhesion molecule in order to develop host‑directed anticancer therapies.
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October-2017
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Benedicto A, Romayor I and Arteta B: Role of liver ICAM-1 in metastasis (Review). Oncol Lett 14: 3883-3892, 2017
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Benedicto, A., Romayor, I., & Arteta, B. (2017). Role of liver ICAM-1 in metastasis (Review). Oncology Letters, 14, 3883-3892. https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2017.6700
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Benedicto, A., Romayor, I., Arteta, B."Role of liver ICAM-1 in metastasis (Review)". Oncology Letters 14.4 (2017): 3883-3892.
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Benedicto, A., Romayor, I., Arteta, B."Role of liver ICAM-1 in metastasis (Review)". Oncology Letters 14, no. 4 (2017): 3883-3892. https://doi.org/10.3892/ol.2017.6700