Author : Emanuela Felley-Bosco
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
ISBN 13 : 2889631435
Total Pages : 94 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (896 download)
Book Synopsis Thy1/CD90 Surface Glycoprotein: Sensor of the Microenvironment? by : Emanuela Felley-Bosco
Download or read book Thy1/CD90 Surface Glycoprotein: Sensor of the Microenvironment? written by Emanuela Felley-Bosco and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2019-11-01 with total page 94 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thy1/CD90 is a small and heavily N-glycosylated protein that was first identified on the cell surface of murine thymocytes. Today, it is known to be expressed in several other cell types, including human fetal thymocytes, hematopoietic stem cells, some subsets of fibroblasts, liver stem/progenitor, neurons, glioblastoma, mesothelium precursors and mesothelioma cells. In some tissues, Thy-1/CD90 plays a role in different processes, such as cell adhesion, interaction with extracellular matrix, migration. However, despite the available insights to the function of the molecule, we still require a better understanding of the processes that drive Thy1/CD90 expression and the consequences of its presence in cells, as well as to what extent these functions are conserved between species. The latter is especially relevant when thinking about possible translational studies. In this Research Topic, various aspects covering available and missing knowledge related to the molecular mechanisms controlling Thy1/CD90 expression and its role in physiological and pathological conditions are discussed.