Hyaluronidase Hyal1 Increases Tumor Cell Proliferation and Motility through Accelerated Vesicle Trafficking

Abstract

Background: Hyal1 is a turnover enzyme for hyaluronan that accelerates metastatic cancer by increasing cell motility. Results: Hyal1-overexpressing cells have a higher rate of endocytosis that impacts cargo internalization and recycling. Conclusion: The higher rate of vesicle trafficking increases motility receptor function and nutrient uptake. Significance: This novel mechanism implicates Hyal1 trafficking in multiple signaling events during tumor progression

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