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Microscopy Based Methods for the Assessment of Epithelial Cell Migration During In Vitro Wound Healing
Published on: January 2, 2018
HB-EGF, the growth factor that accelerates keratinocyte migration, but slows proliferation
Yves Poumay1, Catherine Lambert de Rouvroit
1Cell and Tissue Laboratory, URPHYM-NARILIS, University of Namur (FUNDP), Namur, Belgium. yves.poumay@fundp.ac.be
Abstract:
Among epidermal growth factors, heparin-binding epidermal growth factor (EGF)-like growth factor (HB-EGF) is expressed unlike others, and produces unusual effects on keratinocytes. A new report illustrates the development of a motile phenotype characterized by signs of epithelial-mesenchymal transition, reduced proliferation, and altered expression of epidermal markers. We comment on differences between endogenous HB-EGF and recombinant factor, about opportune and inopportune situations of HB-EGF overexpression by epidermal keratinocytes, as well as about the consequences on epidermal tissues.
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