Evidence of autocrine regulation in human hepatoma cell lines

Ting Fen Tsai, Yar Khing Yauk, Chen Kung Chou, Ling Pei Ting, Chungming Chang, Hu Cheng-po, Shou Hwa Han, Tsung Sheng Su*

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Abstract

Human hepatoma cell lines were studied for the expression of platelet-derived growth factor (PDGF), insulin-like growth factor-I (IGF-I) and their receptors at the mRNA level. Transcripts of PDGF were consistently detected in these cell lines. In addition, some cell lines also expressed PDGF receptor RNA. Moreover, RNA of IGF-I and its receptor were detected in every cell line examined. These results suggest that autocrine regulation may be an important mechanism for the maintenance of the transformed state of human hepatoma cells.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)39-45
Number of pages7
JournalBiochemical and Biophysical Research Communications
Volume153
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - 31 05 1988
Externally publishedYes

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