Here we show that ∼95% of cervical tumor samples examined overexpress Cat-1, suggesting that the up-regulation of Cat-1 expression is a frequent occurrence in this type of cancer.
Calcium uptake in epithelial tissues is mediated by tetrameric calcium-selective transient receptor potential (TRP) channels TRPV6 that are implicated in a variety of human diseases, including numerous forms of cancer.
This article was retracted because of inappropriate use of confidential material and text available to one of the authors through the review of “TRPV6 As A Target For Cancer Therapy”, John M Stewart, J.