Tetraspanins: Physiology, Colorectal Cancer Development, and Nanomediated Applications
Tetraspanins are transmembrane proteins expressed in a multitude of cells throughout the organism. They contribute to many processes that surround cell–cell interactions and are associated with the progress of some diseases, including cancer. Their crucial role in cell physiology is often understate...
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MDPI AG
2021
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| Acceso en línea: | https://doaj.org/article/c695b645149148f1ad1ef237ea211ead |
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| Sumario: | Tetraspanins are transmembrane proteins expressed in a multitude of cells throughout the organism. They contribute to many processes that surround cell–cell interactions and are associated with the progress of some diseases, including cancer. Their crucial role in cell physiology is often understated. Furthermore, recent studies have shown their great potential in being used as targeting molecules. Data have suggested the potential of tetraspanins as a targeting vector for nanomediated distribution and delivery for colorectal cancer applications. Our aim is to provide a review on the important part that tetraspanins play in the human organism and highlight their potential use for drug delivery systems using nanotechnology. |
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